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IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde attends a Eurogroup meeting ahead of a two-day EU leaders summit in Brussels March 1, 2012.

Eurozone Firewall: IMF Receives Pledges Worth $320 Billion

The International Monetary Fund said Wednesday it has received pledges worth $320 billion to boost a global firewall against Europe's debt crisis.

Bank Of Japan Committed To Major Monetary Easing

Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa said on Wednesday the central bank is fully committed to continuing powerful monetary easing through various measures, such as keeping interest rates practically at zero and purchasing financial assets until 1 percent inflation is in sight.

Asian Shares Flat Awaiting Spanish Bond Sale

Asian shares moved in a narrow range Thursday after the previous day's rally as investors grew cautious ahead of a key Spanish bond sale that would test the market's risk appetite as concerns mounted over the euro zone's debt crisis.

Baldness Cure: Japanese Study Finds Stem Cells Induce Hair Regrowth for Bald Heads on Mouse [PHOTO & VIDEO]

From Rogaine to hair plugs, there have been many strides made to induce hair regrowth for bald or balding heads, but a new Japanese study found a possible cure to baldness by using stem cells. Using stem cell therapy, scientists at the Tokyo University of Science in Japan led by Takashi Tsuki gave a hairless mouse a Mohawk by regenerating hair follicles as seen in a shocking photo and video released by researchers.

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Tokyo Skytree Tower: World's Second-Tallest Building Boasts Sweeping Views [PHOTOS]

The Tokyo Skytree Tower--the world's tallest freestanding broadcast structure -- opened its doors to members of the media on Tuesday, boasting sweeping views of the city's skyline.

Traders on the New York Stock Exchange floor

Stocks, Industrial Commodities Soar: Daily Markets Wrap

Good corporate earnings, falling Spanish interest rates and an upward revision in the International Monetary Fund's outlook for the U.S. economy on Tuesday offset a weak housing report to lift equities and industrial commodities.

IMF Inches Toward Deal On Boosting Firepower

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday appeared to be inching toward a deal on boosting its financial firepower with Japan, Sweden and Denmark committing a total of $77 billion to help contain the euro zone debt crisis.

Tokyo Governor Ishihara Draws Chinese Ire With Comments On Island Dispute

Shintaro Ishihara may not be a household name in the United States. But in East Asia, he is often at the center of international controversy because of nationalistic-themed statements that regularly infuriate China and South Korea -- and on Monday, he did it again.

Cardboard Cathedral Christchurch: ‘Emergency Architect’ To Rebuild Quake-Wrecked Icon With 104 Tubes

Emergency architect Shigeru Ban has designed a cardboard cathedral to replace the iconic ChristChurch Cathedral in New Zealand's quake-ravaged city.

Distributors sort through newspapers before selling them during early hours in Noida.

Newspaper Boom In Asia Defies Trends In West

Asia is experiencing an increase in newspaper circulation, giving hope to newspaper publications that fear their eclipse in western countries, such as the United States.

Top 10 Destinations For A Scenic Workout

Make your next vacation an excuse to get in shape!

France: Jacques Chirac Snubs Sarkozy, Will Vote For Hollande

Former conservative French President Jacques Chirac will vote for the socialist Francois Hollande in Sunday's presidential elections instead of his successor and one-time protege, the incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy.

Jack White Webcast: Gary Oldman to Direct 'Blunderbuss' Show in NYC

Jack White is set to release his solo debut, Blunderbuss, in co-ordinance with a live streamed concert, directed by Gary Oldman.

World Growth Improves Slightly But Still Very Fragile: IMF

Global growth is slowly improving as recovery in the United States gains traction and dangers from Europe recede, but risks remain elevated and the gains are very fragile, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday.

IMF raises its GDP growth forecast for the U.S.

IMF Increases US Economic Growth Forecast

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday raised its projection of growth in the U.S. gross domestic product to 2.1 percent this year and 2.4 percent next year, from 1.7 percent in 2011.

European Debt Concerns Weigh on China’s FDI

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into China continued to fall for the fifth consecutive month in March, as concerns over European sovereign debt crisis curbed investments by companies in the world’s second largest economy.

North Korea Will Not Permit IAEA Inspectors Into Nuclear Facility: Japanese Media

Cancellation of the bilateral agreement may also lead to North Korea seeking to conduct a third nuclear test.

Asian Stocks Fall On Chinese FDI, Spain Concerns

Most of the Asian stock markets ended lower Tuesday after data showed that foreign direct investment (FDI) into China declined for the fifth month in a row.

Asian Stock Markets Decline As Europe Concerns Weigh

Asian stock markets declined for the second day Tuesday despite better-than-expected US retail sales data as concerns over Europe's debt crisis continued to weigh.

Japan Agrees To Contribute $60 Billion To IMF’s Crisis Firewall

Japan said Tuesday it would offer $60 billion in loans to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to boost a global firewall against Europe's debt crisis.

Earnings Preview: Flat Revenue Expected At Yahoo

Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq: YHOO), the beleagured No. 2 search engine, is expected to have flat revenue and earnings in the first quarter as it seeks to turn around stagnant advertising and search divisions under its new CEO.

U.N.Condemns North Korea Rocket Launch; Kim Jong-un Praises Military

The United Nations has issued a unanimous statement on Monday denouncing North Korea's attempted satellite launch and warned of further actions in response to new ballistic missile tests or nuclear testing from the North.

Iranians Attended North Korean Rocket Launch: Report

Iran and North Korea have long been suspected of having exchanged ballistic missile technology.

Coca-Cola Earnings Preview: Q1 Lifted By Sales In Emerging Markets

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is expected to report stronger first-quarter profit as the world's largest soft-drink maker tries to offset higher commodity prices by undertaking a new cost-cutting program and continuing to target emerging market growth.

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