Exhibit gives a back room glimpse of World War Two
Documents and personal letters from world leaders provide a glimpse of the back drop to key historical events and a new exhibit highlights several from the defining event of the 20th century -- World War Two.
Chess legends Kasparov and Karpov face off again
Chess legends Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov reignite one of the greatest rivalries in the history of chess this week with a re-match of their classic 1984 world championship contest.
Britain sees G20 support for rebalancing world economy
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Tuesday there was substantial support among the Group of 20 nations for creating a new framework to tackle global economic imbalances.
Kraft and Cadbury CEOs brief investors on bid battle
Kraft and Cadbury CEOs are meeting their investors to seek support in a bid battle after the British confectioner asked the UK Takeover Panel to set a time limit to Kraft's 9.8 billion pound ($16 billion) offer.
Wall St gains as commodities, banks rise
U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday as strong commodity prices and a weak dollar before a Federal Reserve meeting gave a boost to Wall Street.
EU court adviser backs Google on Net ads
An adviser to the European Union's top court backed Google in a row with luxury goods maker LVMH over Internet advertising, saying the Web search firm had not infringed trade mark rights.
Mid-Day Minute - Sept 22
Economy Reviving; Obama's Global Climate Push; Banks Fined Over IPO
Microsoft 's stealing Apple store managers and sales staff
As Microsoft gears to roll out its retail stores, similar to that of rival Apple, the company is now also reportedly trying to poach Apple Store employees.
French parliament approves disputed download law
France's disputed Internet piracy law, which will allow authorities to disconnect repeat illegal downloaders, was finally approved in parliament on Tuesday but the opposition immediately announced a fresh court challenge.
Citi, UBS, Deutsche Bank fined over Vonage IPO
A U.S. regulator ordered Citigroup Inc, UBS AG and Deutsche Bank AG to pay up to $845,000 in fines and restitution because of communications breakdowns related to the 2006 initial public offering of Vonage Holdings Corp.
Lowe's FY 2010 view may fall short, shares down
Home improvement retailer Lowe's Cos Inc forecast earnings for its next fiscal year that could fall short of Wall Street expectations, sending its shares down 2.3 percent.
Senate panel takes up healthcare plan
The U.S. Senate Finance Committee opened consideration of its long-delayed healthcare reform bill on Tuesday, with affordability topping the list of concerns for Democrats who control the panel.
US antitrust enforcers to rewrite merger guidelines
U.S. antitrust enforcers plan to hold talks on revamping merger guidelines, they said on Tuesday amid expectations that the Democratic administration will give corporate combinations a tougher review.
Oxford Bio's failed cancer vaccine may help some
A therapeutic cancer vaccine from Oxford BioMedica that failed in a clinical study may still help a subset of patients, researchers said on Tuesday.
Carnival ups 2009 outlook, shares surge
Carnival Corp & Plc , the world's largest cruise operator, lifted its 2009 earnings forecast on Tuesday, citing stronger booking volumes, sending shares up as much as 8.4 percent.
U.S. economy at beginnings of recovery: Geithner
U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Tuesday said that the U.S. economy appeared to be picking up steam and G20 leaders gathering in Pittsburgh this week would strive to ensure the recovery was balanced.
Sleep apnea drivers often mum to authorities
While UK drivers with sleep apnea are required to inform the Driver Vehicle and Licensing Agency (DVLA) of their diagnosis, they often fail to do so, according to research released at the 2009
WellPoint weighing job cuts amid economic downturn
Health insurer WellPoint Inc is weighing job cuts as it grapples with enrollment declines stemming from the weak U.S. economy.
Carnival posts lower Q3 profit, ups year outlook
Carnival Corp & PLC , the world's largest cruise operator, reported a lower quarterly profit on Tuesday, but raised its full-year earnings forecast as booking volumes strengthened.
US STOCKS-Wall St edges up as commodities rise
U.S. stocks rose slightly on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar hit a 1-year low against the euro ahead of the start of a Federal Reserve policy meeting, boosting oil and metals prices.
Crisis is an opportunity, designer Versace says
The world financial crisis is an opportunity, allowing more creative ideas to come about, Italian designer Donatella Versace said, adding consumers wanted to be stimulated at this time.
Anti-epileptic drugs during pregnancy risky
New research suggests that it is largely the drugs used to treat epilepsy and not the condition itself that increase the risk of adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes.
Government awards $550 million in renewable energy grants
The U.S. Energy and Treasury Departments on Tuesday awarded $550 million in cash grants to develop renewable energy projects to help meet the Obama administration's goal of doubling U.S. renewable energy production over the next few years.
Beer for Brain Injury? Maybe
People who suffer a traumatic brain injury from a car crash or other mishap are more apt to survive if they had been drinking at the time of the injury, according to a study published Monday.
Kevin Jonas unveils his Best Men
The date Kevin Jonas will wed his girlfriend, Danielle Deleasa, is not yet set but he knows who will be his best men -- his younger brothers Joe and Nick.
Flu causes heart attacks but vaccine protects
Influenza can help trigger heart attacks and may account for a 35 percent to 50 percent rise in heart attack deaths during flu season, British researchers reported on Monday.
Heat helps in cancer treatment, BSD shares soar
Cancer patients whose tumors are targeted with heat treatment as well as chemotherapy are more likely to stay alive and cancer-free for longer than those who receive only chemotherapy, researchers said on Tuesday.
Obama calls for world action on climate change
President Barack Obama challenged the world on Tuesday to act swiftly to fight global warming but offered no new proposals that could jumpstart stalled talks on a U.N. climate pact.
Obama says U.S. acting against urgent climate threat
President Barack Obama Tuesday urged world action to fight climate change, saying a failure to tackle the problem could lead to an irreversible catastrophe in years to come.
Wall Street edges up as commods rise; healthcare off
U.S. stocks rose slightly on Monday as the U.S. dollar hit a 1-year low against the euro ahead of the start of a Federal Reserve policy meeting, boosting oil and metals prices.