Top 5 Reasons Why Chris Christie Made the Right Decision to Not Run
Chris Christie has stated flatly he will not seek the Republican nomination for president in 2012.
Top 10 Most Surprising Things About Apple’s iPhone 5
Top 10 Most Surprising Things About Apple’s iPhone 5
RIMM Shares Rally on Same Day as Apple’s iPhone 5 Release
The stock is up on rumors floating around the market that RIMM has retained an investment banker to ponder strategic options.
Deutsche Bank Warns of Profit Miss, Job Cuts
“Europe was, of course, not particularly successful in the last few months.”
Occupy Wall Street: George Soros Understands Protesters’ Pain
Actually, I can understand [the protesters'] sentiment, frankly, said Billionaire investor George Soros, speaking about the protesters who have camped out near Wall Street in New York and inspired similar anti-corporate demonstrations in other major cities across the United States and Canada.
Japan Vows to Hunt Whales, Despite Opposition from Environmentalists, Australia
Typically, Japanese whaling vessels sail to the Antarctic in late autumn and return the following spring.
Dalai Lama Cancels Trip to South Africa Over Visa Snafu
The Dalai Lama was blocked from visiting South Africa two years ago as well.
European, UK Shares Again Pummeled by Greek Default Fears
European banks -- particularly those based in France and Germany with heavy exposure to Greek government bonds -- are suffering the worst damage.
Dozens Die in Huge Suicide Bombing in Somali Capitol
Rescue workers found at least forty wounded people.
Thailand PM’s Twitter Account Hacked
One post read: If she can't even protect her own Twitter account, how can she protect the country? Think about it my brothers and sisters.”
IBM Waxes, Microsoft Wanes: Reversal of Fortunes
Since July 1, 2002, IBM shares have tripled in value, while Microsoft stock has barely budged.
S&P 500 Index Falls to Low for 2011
From its May 2011 high, the index is down about 19 percent, very close to the 20 percent decline required for a bear market.
American Airlines Shares Plunge on Bankruptcy Fears, Waves of Pilots Retiring
Year to date in 2011, AMR shares have plummeted more than 60 percent.
UK Passports to Acknowledge Same-Sex Parents, Third Gender Designations
A few weeks ago, Australia implemented similar rules for its passports.
High Tax Rates in Illinois May Drive Away Exchange Operators from Chicago
"The bottom line is that we don't want to leave Illinois, but the structure that exists as it relates to exchanges is virtually punitive."
Occupy Wall Street Movement Spreads to Canada
rganizers have reportedly asked participants to bring sleeping bags, first aid kits, electrical generators, among other items.
Panetta Warns Israel Becoming Isolated in Middle East
Panetta also advised Israel it must repair deteriorating relations with Turkey and Egypt.
Senior Islamic Party Leader Charged With Wartime Atrocities in Bangladesh
Delawar Hossain Sayedee, accused of ordering mass murders and torture, among other crimes, is the first suspect charged by the special court.
European Shares Swoon on Greek Deficit Reduction Fears
European stocks are dropping on reports that the Greek government will not achieve the deficit targets it needs to receive the next tranche of the bailout from the European Union (EU) and International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Martin Scorsese’s Documentary on George Harrison Premieres in London
At the event, McCartney called Harrison a great man and an all-round good boy.
U.S. Postal Service: A Requiem
After posting an $8.5 billion loss last fiscal year, the postal service is on a pace to go $10 billion in the hole in fiscal 2012.
Martin McGuinness: Irish Presidential Candidate Downplays IRA Past
McGuinness also accuses the media of being overly obsessed with his past IRA affiliation
Does Hewlett-Packard Fear the Wrath of Shareholders?
By accumulating enough shares, stockholders would have the ammunition to force changes to the company's board.
Major Exchange Operators Mull Leaving Chicago Due to High State Tax Rates
Illinois officials raised the tax rate in January to deal with the state’s massive budget deficit.
Dutch Border City Bans Some Drug Tourists
Reportedly, 6,000 foreigners cross the border into Maastricht daily.
Bank of America: 24 People Arrested in Boston Protest
The 24 people arrested, comprising 15 women and nine men, spent several hours in a jail in South Boston, but are unlikely to face any serious charges.
Iranian Pastor Sentenced to Death: Execution Apparently Postponed
His crime is not, as some claim, converting others to Christianity, Rezvani told Fars
NATO Captures Senior Haqqani Commander in Afghanistan
Admiral Mike Mullen has accused the Pakistani intelligence agency of having direct links to the Haqqani network.
Michael Moore: Big, Fat Loser
Moore undermines his positions by his endless hypocrisies.
U.S. Postal Service's End of Days: Apocalypse Now
Between 2006 and 2010, mail volume in the U.S. dropped by 20 percent, from 213 billion pieces to 170 billion. Over that span, the USPS lost $20 billion.