Election 2020: De Blasio Campaign Rally Attended By Only 15 People
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio soldiers bravely on in his lonely quest for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.
Deutsche Bank Suspends Several Traders In New York And Other Offices For Alleged Currency Manipulation
Deutsche said the alleged manipulations by traders affected several major currencies in the $5.3 trillion-a-day forex market.
Euro Area's Trade Surplus Surges; EU Trade Surplus Declines In November
The EU's trade balance slightly declined in November on a monthly basis, while the euro zone trade surplus topped consensus estimates.
Thai Stock Exchange Moves Some Of Its Services To Shopping Mall, AeroThai Readies Contingency Plans After Shutdown Threat From Protesters
Anti-government protests and a shut-down call have partially paralyzed Bangkok, affecting business and trade in the nation's capital.
General Motors (GM) Declares First Dividend Since 2008; Strong Recovery In US, China Sales Helps In Building A "Fortress Balance Sheet"
The move underscores the automaker's remarkable turnaround since its bailout in 2009 in the wake of the financial crisis.
Alleged Dropbox Hack Was A Perfectly Timed Hoax
Was the company brought down in honor of programmer-activist Aaron Swartz?
Heart Attack Risk Can Be Detected Using A Simple Blood Test: New Study
The "fluid phase biopsy" can reportedly detect high-risk patients.
Euro Zone, European Union Q3 GDP Final Reading Confirms Slowing Growth
The final reading of third-quarter GDP growth in the euro zone and EU were little changed from previous estimates.
Industrial Production In France, Spain Tops Expectation, While In UK Production Falls Unexpectedly
Better-than-expected industrial production data from France, after a slew of disappointing numbers, could be an encouraging sign.
West Virginia Chemical Spill Triggers State Of Emergency, Tap Water Ban In 9 Counties Affecting 300,000 Customers; Schools, Restaurants Closed
Schools will remain closed until the emergency is lifted and residents have been advised not to use tap water.
Devyani Khobragade, The Indicted Indian Diplomat At The Center Of A Row Between The US And India, Leaves The US For India
Although diplomatic immunity protected her from prosecution, her indictment would prevent her from returning to the U.S.
Bank Of England Leaves Benchmark Interest Rate, Asset Purchase Program Unchanged; Maintains Forward Guidance
Indicators such as unemployment and inflation are edging closer to limits set by the bank to rescue the economy from the financial crisis.
UK Trade Deficit Narrows More Than Expected, While French Trade Data Disappoints
UK's trade data reflected a sustained recovery in the economy, while French data pointed to a worsening fall in exports.
Dennis Rodman Says He Is Sorry For His Remarks About Kenneth Bae; Veteran NBA Star To Visit A North Korean Resort With Kim
Dennis Rodman's friendship with Kim Jong Un has been the subject of much speculation and criticism.
Apple, Samsung Agree To Explore "Settlement Opportunities" In Patent Dispute
The two gadget giants are locked in bitter patent disputes in many markets around the world.
Facebook Acquires Bangalore-Based Startup, Little Eye Labs, For An Undisclosed Amount In Its First Ever Purchase Of A Indian Company
Little Eye Labs was co-founded in May 2012 by a group of entrepreneurs.
Anti-Smoking Crusade Saved Millions Of American Lives; Number Of Smokers Worldwide Hit 1 Billion; High Smoking Prevalence In China, Russia Offsets Global Gains
Anti-tobacco measures have saved millions of lives in the U.S., and other countries, even as the number of smokers increased worldwide.
Devyani Khobragade Diplomatic Row: India Asks US To Stop All Commercial Activities On Its Embassy Premises
The latest retaliatory measure comes ahead of the Jan.13 deadline for the indictment of Devyani Khobragade.
Former NYC Police, Firefighters Indicted In $400 Million Social Security Disability Insurance Fraud
The accused claimed they suffered from PTSD after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, but investigators found them leading normal lives.
Ending Asian Carp Threat To Great Lakes Will Take 25 Years And More Than $18B, Yet Recommended Strategies Might Not Be Foolproof: GLMRIS Report
A long-awaited report to keep Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes suggests eight different strategies.
Euro Zone Consumer Inflation Declines In December, Producer Prices In EU Drop As Expected
Inflation in the euro zone and the EU remained well below the ECB's target rate.
Germany's Unemployment Rate Holds Steady In November
The unemployment rate in Germany held steady in November, while the number of employed people increased.
Devyani Khobragade Seeks To Extend Indictment Deadline; Bharara's Office Too Acknowledges Negotiations With Indian Diplomat To Resolve The Issue
The court filings indicate continuing negotiations between the diplomat and U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara’s office.
What Triggers Supervolcanos? New Study Finds It Can Occur Without An External Trigger
A supervolcano eruption can leave a long-lasting impact on Earth’s climate and ecology, and wipe out entire civilizations.
Euro Zone Composite PMI, Services Activity Confirms Acceleration In Economic Growth, While UK Service PMI Maintains Historic Strong Rate Of Expansion
Economies in the euro zone and the UK remained buoyant in December with sharp growths recorded in output and orders, PMI data show.
JPMorgan Close To $2 Billion Penalty Settlement With US Government In Madoff Ponzi Scheme Case; Deal Involves Deferred Indictment
Will any of Madoff's Ponzi scheme victims benefit from the settlement?
China Railway Group President Bai Zhongren's Death From An Unspecified Accident Might Be A Suicide: Local Media
Several high-level railway officials have taken their own lives following a government crackdown on corruption in the last three years.
US Spy Court FISC Allows NSA To Collect Telephone Metadata For 3 More Months
FISC order covers all phone companies and all NSA metadata collections.
Russian President Cancels Ban On Protests During Olympics
Moscow had allegedly set policy to prevent terrorist attacks.
Winter Storm Hits Northeastern US With Heavy Snowfall, Strong Winds; Thousands Of Flights Cancelled Or Delayed, Schools Closed; New York And New Jersey Declare Emergency
While the storm is expected to dump more snow across the region, roads in New York City are expected to be open by 8 a.m.