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Davos 2012: 48 Hours in the Swiss Mountain Resort

Got 48 hours in Davos this week? Here are some tips on slaloming through the crowds of the rich and powerful at the World Economic Forum and, if you're lucky, enjoying the snow.

Verizon Communications: What to Expect in 4Q Results

The New York-based company will report its fourth-quarter earnings Tuesday before the market opens.

Huge Pool of Arctic Water Could Cool Europe: Study

The Coast Guard Cutter Healy breaks ice ahead of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Louis S. St-Laurent during an Arctic expedition, in this August 24, 2009 handout photo.

A huge pool of fresh water in the Arctic Ocean is expanding and could lower the temperature of Europe by causing an ocean current to slow down, British scientists said Sunday.

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week: Can Fall 2012 Pre-Orders Bridge End-Consumer Gap?

For fashion zealots around the world, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week is like Christmas, Halloween and the Fourth of July all in one. Happening twice per year, it is the jubilee for any and every fashion devotee. Fashion Week for Fall 2012 kicks off in New York City Feb. 9 and will usher in a slew of chilly-weather collections. In recent years, Fashion Week has not only catered to elite aficionados, but also to the end-consumer. Can pre-order options bridge the time gap between runway show and end-co...

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Vodafone Gets Relief in £1.4 bnTax Bill Case

Vodafone, challenging the tax bill over its $11 billion deal to buy Hutchison Whampoa Ltd's Indian mobile business in 2007, had appealed to the Supreme Court after losing the case in the Bombay High Court in 2010.

Costa Concordia Sinking: Captain Claims He 'Tripped' and Fell Into Lifeboat

Francesco Schettino, in a move that has sparked outrage from survivors and fellow mariners, told Italian investigators that he tripped into one of the lifeboats while aiding in the Concordia's evacuation, insisting he left the sinking cruise ship purely by accident. Schettino did admit full responsibility for causing the crash, but for families of the dead, his excuses are far from enough.

UK PM David Cameron Criticizes Bank Bonuses

David Cameron wonders if bank heads make too much in bonuses.

Al-Qaeda Gains Ground in Troubled Yemen

Al-Qaeda has always had a strong presence in Yemen, but with the country currently in the middle of a governmental transition, the terrorist group has launched a violent campaign for land and power.

Conrad Murray next to his attorney, J. Michael Flanagan, after his guilty verdict on November 7, 2011.

Jackson Family Drops Restitution: Conrad Murray Too Broke to Pay

The Conrad Murray case took a surprising turn on Wednesday, when prosecutors withdrew the restitution that Murray needed to pay following his involuntary manslaughter conviction last November.

Yuzhuralzoloto Aims for London Listing

Yuzhuralzoloto, Russia's fourth-largest gold miner, has revived a plan to place up to 25 percent of its shares in London as early as this spring, Russian daily Kommersant said on Thursday, citing the firm's chairman and banking sources.

A trader looks at the stock index boards at Madrid's bourse

Spain Passes Key Bond Test, France Also in Demand

Spain passed its biggest test of market sentiment so far this year on Thursday, selling far more longer-term debt than expected as the government pressed ahead with efforts to tackle its problems with the help of a European Central Bank backstop.

Jackson family drops restitution bid against Conrad Murray

Conrad Murray -- the former personal physician of Michael Jackson who is currently serving out a four-year jail sentence for causing the singer's death -- can at least scratch one worry off his list.

Soccer-Beckham set to re-join Galaxy

Former England captain David Beckham will be returning to the LA Galaxy on a fresh contract to be formally announced on Thursday, the Los Angeles Times has reported.

Monti, Cameron Want EU to Push for Growth

Italy and Britain called on the European Union on Wednesday to promote steps to boost economic growth and not focus solely on austerity to bring down the debt levels that have thrown the single currency into crisis.

Nord Gold's 4Q Output up 14% Sequentially

Russian steelmaker Severstal's Nord Gold mining unit said it produced 204,000 gold equivalent ounces in the fourth quarter, up 14 percent on Q3.

Larry the Downing Street Cat Seen Mousing About His Duties (SLIDESHOW)

Larry, a tabby cat that officially lives at 10 Downing Street in London, was seen mousing about his duties on Monday.

New York and London Organisers Resolve Fashion Show Schedule Dispute

Resolving what is regarded as one of the biggest fashion feuds, both the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and the British Fashion Council (BFC) have agreed to reschedule their show dates.

Billionaire Ron Burkle buys Soho House chain

Billionaire Ron Burkle -- already a high-profile guy -- is significantly increasing his profile in the entertainment industry. After buying concert promoter Artist Group International and a stake in Relativity Media, Burkle has purchased one of Hollywood's favorite hang-outs, the Soho House.

British Airways Mistakenly Warns Passengers to Brace for Emergency Water Landing

A British Airways flight erroneously told passengers that they were going to make an emergency water landing, when they were actually cruising safely at 35,000 feet.

Three men hung in a public square in Iran.

Iran: Executions of Drug Offenders Skyrocketing

All told, 600 people are believed to have been executed in Iran last year.

'Drive It Like You Stole It': Meet the Stunt Driver Who Left ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ for ‘Alcatraz’

Good stunt drivers are not daredevils, says Melissa Stubbs.

‘Lost’ Darwin Fossils Rediscovered in Dusty Cabinet After 165 Years [PHOTOS]

A collection of long lost slides were rediscovered in a dusty cabinet after more than 165 years. The 314 slides feature fossil evidence collected by Charles Darwin and Joseph Hooker from research voyages taken in the early 19th century. The treasure trove of fossils, rediscovered in a chance encounter, sheds light on the early work of Charles Darwin that influenced the development of his theory of evolution and natural selection.

Royal Yacht Idea for Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee Sinks Fast

It's not often you see Queen Elizabeth shed a tear in public, but it was an emotional departure for her when she decommissioned her royal yacht, Britannia, in 1997. Now, with a few weeks left until her Diamond Jubilee, a new yacht has been proposed as a perfect gift fit for the queen, but the U.K government disagree, at least if the yacht is funded by public money.

Darwin's Lost Fossils: Where to Find Fossil Collections Online

Charles Darwin, the father of evolution, peered at scores of fossils 165 years ago that British researchers found, in an announcement Tuesday. Below is a list of online fossil collections, including Darwin's, that allows computer users to become armchair paleontologists.

Costa Concordia cruise liner captain Francesco Schettino is escorted by a Carabinieri in Grosseto

Cruise Ship Sinking: Costa Concordia Captain Remains in Custody, Passengers Plan Class Action Suit

More than 70 passengers who were on the Costa Concordia, the Italian cruise ship that is sinking after running aground in Italy, joined a class action lawsuit against its owner, according to reports. The captain of the ship Francesco Schettino remains in custody.