UBS Posts 3Q Loss, Plans To Cut 10,000 Jobs
UBS currently employs a total workforce of about 64,000, about 6,600 in the United Kingdom
Hurricane Sandy Paralyzes New York City
Wind gusts as high as 90 mph were reported around the city.
South Africa's Answer To Rodent Infestation: One Free Cellphone For Every Sixty Rats Killed
Killing rats has emerged as a popular sport, especially among children.
Australians Smoking And Drinking Less, But Getting Fatter
Sixty-three percent of Australians are now overweight or obese, according to government statistics.
Convicted Berlusconi Threatens To Bring Down Monti's Government
Berlusconi remains the head of People of Freedom party, which holds the largest share of seats in parliament.
Hard Times: One-Fifth Of UK Workers Earn Below Living Wage
Hurricane Sandy: The Bhola Cyclone in Bangladesh Killed Half-Million In 1970
Bhola is widely regarded as the deadliest tropical cyclone in recorded history.
Obama Vs. Romney: The View From The United Kingdom
Great Britain, the mother country of the U.S., is watching the upcoming American presidential elections, albeit with somewhat less interest than in 2008.
North Of The Border: How Canada Views The Battle Between Obama And Romney
Canada is heavily trade-dependent on the colossus to the south and is keenly observing the race between Obama and Romney.
The Lady Vanishes: With Cynthia Carroll’s Resignation, Only Two FTSE-100 Firms Run By Women
In the U.S., women have a somewhat more pronounced presence in the corridors of corporate power.
BREAKING: Berlusconi Gets Four Years For Tax Fraud
Berlusconi is no stranger to criminal charges and courts.
Deficit Spending, Food Stamps, And The Presidential Election
President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney hold diametrically opposite views on how to pay for the nation’s welfare programs.
Women In Algeria: Progress And Paradox
Algeria boasts, by quota, a high representation of women in its government - even higher than the average for the European Union.
Sudan Asks UN To Condemn Israel For Alleged Air Strike On Arms Factory
Khartoum also alleges that Israeli aircraft have targeted Sudan at least twice in recent years.
Arrivederci, Berlusconi? Former Italian PM Says He Won’t Run Again
Berlusconi’s departure might enable the PDL to form (or restore) alliances with other parties.
Across The Pond: How The British View The Obama-Romney Race
Great Britain, the ‘Mother Country’ of the United States, is watching the upcoming U.S. presidential election, albeit with somewhat less interest than in 2008.
Is the S&P 500 Correcting Or Beginning To Collapse?
Economic data has continued to improve relative to estimates since mid-September of this year
Holocaust Denying British Bishop Expelled From Breakaway Order
Williamson has never repudiated his extreme anti-Semitism.
North Korean Army Figure Executed As Kim Jong-un Continues Bloody Purge
Thirty-one senior officials have been purged by Kim Jong-un, according to Yoon Sang-hyun, a South Korean lawmaker.
Sudan Blames Israel For Arms Depot Attack
This is not the first time the Sudanese have blamed Israel for such military strikes.
Pushing For Girls Education In Pakistan: Gordon Brown’s Last Stand?
Former UK PM Gordon Brown will head to Pakistan next month to advocate for the rights of girls and young women to an education in a “day of action.”
Oswald Mosley And Diana Mitford: A Fascist ‘Romeo & Juliet’
Mosley will forever be remembered for forming the British Union of Fascists.
Plot To Kill Benin President By Poison Thwarted
Elected to the president in 2007 and re-elected last year, Yayi is also the chairman of the African Union.
A New Malala? Militants Threaten Another Pakistani Girl
A crimson “X” was spray-painted on the door of their house in Islamabad, suggesting a death threat.
Iconic Bengali Writer Sunil Gangopadhyay Dies
Gangopadhyay was one of India’s most prominent writers and was honored with several prestigious literary awards.
Finishing Touch: Knife Attack On Finland’s PM Thwarted
Jyrki Katainen’s conservative National Coalition Party is expected to amass the larger portion of votes in Sunday’s election,
Malaria… In Greece? Health Care Cuts Bring About Outbreak Of Tropical Disease
Malaria, a mosquito-borne infectious disease, is typically associated with tropical nations of Africa and Asia.
The King And I: Cambodian Workers Protest Chinese Manager For Tearing Up Sihanouk’s Photo
Bilateral trade volume between China and Cambodia amounted to $2.5 billion in 2011.
El Alamein: 70 Years After The Allies' Decisive Victory In The Desert
The Allied armies lost 13,500 in casualties at El Alamein, about one-third Axis casualties.
Wilfrid Brambell: Albert Steptoe A Child Sex Abuser?
The Dublin-born actor was arguably the most famous and popular British television figure in history.
