Gazans stage mass protest against Israeli blockade
Thousands of Palestinians formed a human chain in the Gaza Strip on Monday in a protest against an Israeli blockade that has deepened hardship in the Hamas-controlled territory. Israel had put troops on alert along the frontier and threatened to open fire if protesters tried to surge across the border. Organizers had forecast 40,000 to 50,000 participants but only about 4,500 people turned out in inclement weather.
Pakistan to appoint new military intelligence chief: report
Pakistani army chief General Pervez Kayani is appointing a new head of military intelligence, a newspaper reported on Tuesday, the first major reshuffle in the military since President Pervez Musharraf quit the army. Musharraf, who seized power as a general in 1999, stepped down as army chief in November to become a civilian president of the country, which has been ruled by the military for more than half of the 60 years since its independence
Turkish troops and PKK battle for 5th day in Northern Iraq
Turkish forces fought Kurdish guerrillas at close quarters as they advanced on a key PKK base in northern Iraq on Monday, and Baghdad warned a prolonged incursion could have serious consequences for the region.
Asian Stocks Advance After Wall Street Rises
Asian stocks rose to their highest in three weeks after the world's largest bond insurers retained top credit ratings, easing concern that global economic growth will slow on new credit losses.
Bank fees rise to record in '07 expect a fall in '08
Investment banks saw the amount they earn in fees rise to record levels for the fifth year in a row in 2007, despite the impact of the credit crunch on major banks.
Fairtrade sales rocket in UK
The Fairtrade Foundation has said that retail sales of the ethical Fairtrade brand jumped 81 per cent last year to £493 million.
Visa to launch record IPO
Credit card network, Visa has said it is planning to raise a record $18 billion (9 billion pounds) in what would be the largest ever Initial Public Offering in the U.S.
Google Most Recognized Brand in UK
Google eased to the top rank after being rated as number one brand in the UK leading the nation's other 500 brands.
Adobe Blurs Line Between Online and Offline
Software maker Adobe Systems launched new software to make it easier for programmers to build applications that work online and offline.
Japanese Internet Satellite Enters Orbit
The Japanese Internet Satellite that was launched on Saturday successfully reached the orbit, beginning a mission for a space-based infrastructure that will help remote corners of Far East and Southeast Asia to have access to information via the internet.
Sony's Video Game President to Leave Company
Sony Corp. revealed on Monday that the president of Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios, a game software development arm of Sony's videogame division will resign on the last day of February.
LinkedIn Goes Mobile
The popular business networking site - LinkedIn - is launching a mobile version of its website, allowing users to look up profiles of other members and keep up to date with their network from mobile devices on the go.
Serbia and Russia reject Albanian rule in Kosovo
Serbia intends to rule parts of Kosovo where loyal citizens still look to Belgrade for government, Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica said on Monday.
U.S. expects 140,000 troops in Iraq after drawdown
The United States expects to have about 140,000 troops in Iraq even after completing a planned drawdown of combat forces in July, the Pentagon said on Monday.
ImClone Upgraded on Positive Outlook for Erbitux
ImClone Systems, Inc., which is counting on regulatory approval of a blockbuster cancer drug, got a vote of confidence from an analyst on Monday.
Slowing iPhone and iPod Sales could Threaten Apple: Reports
Analysts questioned whether Apple could reach its stated goal of 10 million iPhones for the year, and mounted evidence that growth was slowing in the firm's mainstay product lines on Monday, sending shares slightly down.
Britney's Fortune at Risk
Drama-plagued Britney Spears seems to be causing more waves in her bank account, than in personal life.
Microsoft Dumps HD DVD Drive after Blu-ray Victory
Microsoft will drop its HD-DVD external players for the Xbox360 and slash the price of its current stock after Toshiba announced last week is was giving up on the format.
Clinton Will Win Ohio, Barely: Strickland
Sen. Hillary Clinton will win the most delegates in a tight Ohio battle for the Democratic presidential nomination, the state's governor said.
FX Summary - Feb 25
The greenback was mixed at the start of the week, trading higher against the yen and easing versus the euro. US data will garner the lion’s share of the attention this week, with much scrutiny over the prospects for the economy to slip into recession. On the
Pakistan: Culprit inYouTube Global Breakdown
YouTube, the Google-owned site, said Pakistan is to blame after access to its site on Sunday was left disrupted for two hours.
Copper Drops as Inventories Climb for 2nd Day
U.S. copper futures fell on Monday after reaching their highest levels last week since May 2006 on falling London Metal Exchange inventories.
Microsoft Prepares Employees For Yahoo Takeover: Full Text
Kevin Johnson, Microsoft executive, sent workers an upbeat email outlining a vision of how the company expects to combine Yahoo's resources and cultures following a successful takeover. The full-text of his internal memo is below:
Oscar Ratings Lowest in 20 Years
This year's annual Academy Awards is turning out to be the least-watched Oscar show in 20 years.
Coffee Increases on Concern of Inadequate Supply as Cocoa, Sugar Gains
Coffee rallied on Monday posting the highest gain since 1995 after the funds increased purchases on concern that supplies will not be enough due to high demand for the bean.
Corn Futures Continue Gaining as Global Supplies Decline
Corn extended its gain on Monday amid concerns that demand for U.S. grain will increase as global inventories fall to the lowest.
Tokyo Stocks Surged in Expectation for U.S. Insurance Rescue Plan
Japan Stocks soared Monday encouraged by the upcoming U.S. rescue plan to be announced Monday and the news that Chinese SWF might buy Japanese stocks as much as $10B.
U.S. Crude Oil Rises above $99 on Supply Worries
Crude oil rose on Monday after Iran warned Western powers against further U.N. sanctions and amid concerns that Turkish attacks in Iraq may damage oil supplies.
Visa Owners Cashing Out with $17.1 Billion Public Stock Offer
Owners of privately held credit card and payment services giant Visa, Inc. plan to sell about half of the company to the general public as they look to raise a U.S. record $17.1 billion through a stock offering.
U.S. Stocks Post Modest Gains
U.S. stocks rose modestly on Monday afternoon after natural gas gained to a two-year high, pushing energy companies to soar.