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Wall Street Week Ahead: Market is oversold, but major signs say "sell"
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Normally a big decline would set up Wall Street for a technical rebound. But that may not be the case this week, even after the market posted its worst weekly loss for the year and the S&P fell for six straight sessions.

Facebook faces crucial week after modest debut
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Newly issued shares in Facebook Inc may have a hard time in the coming week if lead underwriter Morgan Stanley stops supporting the stock and managers lower down in the IPO book who were hoping for an early surge decide to get out before going underwater.

G8 growth talk leaves wary markets awaiting action
(Reuters) - A pledge by leaders of industrialized nations to help the troubled world economy is unlikely to herald quick new action by Europe on its debt crisis, meaning more uncertainty for nervous financial markets.

Apple, Samsung CEOs set for court talks
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The chief executives of Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd are used to running the show at their global tech empires, but they will be in for a different experience when they arrive at a San Francisco federal courthouse on Monday.

Global markets regain ground but still edgy over Greece
TOKYO (Reuters) - Markets recovered some ground on Monday after heavy losses last week, but investors remained wary about the euro zone despite world leaders calling for Greece to stay in the monetary union and for Europe to balance austerity with growth.

Australia to seal trade deal with Malaysia
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia will sign a free trade agreement(FTA) with Malaysia on Tuesday in a move it hopes will add new momentum to stalled bilateral trade talks with other key Asian trading partners.

Euro zone row gets fat pay rise for German workers
BERLIN (Reuters) - A record-breaking pay deal will give millions of German workers their biggest rise in wages in two decades, boost consumption in Europe's biggest economy and help towards adjusting the regional imbalances that have caused severe tensions within the euro zone, analysts said on Sunday.

Facebook shares could fall below IPO price: Barron's
(Reuters) - Shares in social media company Facebook Inc could fall below the initial public offering price of $38, Barron's wrote in its May 21 edition.

U.S. banking laws unable to stop JPMorgan loss: Republican Boehner
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. banking reforms could not have prevented JPMorgan Chase & Co's trading losses, and those involved in the activities that went awry should be held accountable, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner said in an interview aired on Sunday.

Weaker euro zone nations need more support from core: UK
LONDON (Reuters) - The euro zone can protect its currency if its stronger countries provide more support for the weaker to help them deal with their problems, British finance minister George Osborne said in a newspaper on Sunday.

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Lockerbie bomber Megrahi dies in Libya leaving unanswered questions
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Abdel Basset al-Megrahi, the Libyan convicted of the 1988 bombing of a PanAm flight over Lockerbie, died of cancer on Sunday aged 60, leaving many questions on the attack and its aftermath unanswered.
Russia says West still considering military action on Iran
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's deputy foreign minister said on Sunday that military action against Iran over its nuclear program was being considered in some Western countries.
NATO to hand combat role to Afghans as it seeks way out of war
CHICAGO (Reuters) - NATO will hand over the lead role in combat operations to Afghan forces across the country by mid-2013, alliance leaders said on Sunday as they charted a path out of a war that has lost public support and strained budgets in Western nations.
Zuckerberg weds longtime girlfriend, no word on prenup
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Details of Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg's surprise wedding trickled out on Sunday, but mysteries remained, not least whether there was a prenuptial agreement in place that could affect Zuckerberg's large stake in the company.
Italy quake kills at least six, damages historic buildings
SANT' AGOSTINO, Italy (Reuters) - A strong earthquake in northern Italy killed at least six people, injured dozens and damaged historic buildings including a famed mediaeval castle early on Sunday, waking terrified citizens and sending thousands running into the streets.
Yahoo near selling partial Alibaba stake for $7.1 billion: source
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc is nearing a deal on Sunday to sell part of its stake in Alibaba Group back to the Chinese company for $7.1 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter.
U.S. trainer shot in Yemen, army advances on militants
SANAA/ADEN (Reuters) - Islamist militants shot and seriously wounded a U.S. military instructor in Yemen on Sunday, while the army closed in on a town controlled by al Qaeda-linked fighters in heavy fighting that killed at least 27 people, local officials said.
In tornado-weary Joplin, graduates eager to move on despite Obama visit
JOPLIN, Mo (Reuters) - Having the president of the United States speak at commencement would normally be the most memorable day in the life of a high school senior.
Apple, Samsung CEOs set for court talks
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The chief executives of Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd are used to running the show at their global tech empires, but they will be in for a different experience when they arrive at a San Francisco federal courthouse on Monday.
Insight: Indonesia tycoon Bakrie gears up for presidential bid
TANGERANG, Indonesia (Reuters) - There are many ways to describe Indonesia's Aburizal Bakrie: multi-millionaire businessman, global mining tycoon, heavyweight contender for the presidency in 2014. One description that does not spring to mind is man of the common people.
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Lockerbie bomber Megrahi dies in Libya leaving unanswered questions
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Abdel Basset al-Megrahi, the Libyan convicted of the 1988 bombing of a PanAm flight over Lockerbie, died of cancer on Sunday aged 60, leaving many questions on the attack and its aftermath unanswered.
Italy quake kills at least six, damages historic buildings
SANT' AGOSTINO, Italy (Reuters) - A strong earthquake in northern Italy killed at least six people, injured dozens and damaged historic buildings including a famed mediaeval castle early on Sunday, waking terrified citizens and sending thousands running into the streets.
Serb rightist wins presidency, backs EU path
BELGRADE (Reuters) - Opposition leader Tomislav Nikolic, last in power when Slobodan Milosevic's Serbia was bombed by NATO in 1999, was elected president on Sunday and pledged to keep the former Yugoslav republic moving towards the European Union.
France's "Mr. Normal" stands out in diplomatic debut
CHICAGO (Reuters) - New French president Francois Hollande likes to style himself as "Mr. Normal," but his sudden debut on the global stage this week has been anything but.
Explosion near U.N. ceasefire monitor chief's convoy: Reuters witness
DOUMA, Syria (Reuters) - A roadside bomb exploded on Sunday about 150 meters (yards) from a United Nations convoy carrying the head of a Syria ceasefire monitoring mission and a senior U.N. official in the town of Douma, a Reuters witness said.
Insight: Indonesia tycoon Bakrie gears up for presidential bid
TANGERANG, Indonesia (Reuters) - There are many ways to describe Indonesia's Aburizal Bakrie: multi-millionaire businessman, global mining tycoon, heavyweight contender for the presidency in 2014. One description that does not spring to mind is man of the common people.
Russia says West still considering military action on Iran
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's deputy foreign minister said on Sunday that military action against Iran over its nuclear program was being considered in some Western countries.
Alleged perpetrator of mass beheadings in Mexico arrested
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican soldiers have arrested an alleged perpetrator of the massacre of 49 people whose corpses were decapitated, dismembered and dumped on a highway last week.
U.N. nuclear chief hopeful on Iran deal before Baghdad meet
VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear supervisor flew to Tehran on Sunday voicing optimism he could reach a deal to investigate suspected atom bomb research - a possible breakthrough that Iran may hope could help ease Western sanctions pressure and deflect threats of war.
Lone bomber, not mafia, sought for Italy school attack
BRINDISI (Reuters) - A bomb attack which killed a teenage girl and wounded 10 other people in the southern Italian town of Brindisi was probably done by an individual operating alone, a senior official said on Sunday, playing down initial suspicions of mafia involvement.
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Tech Flaws Didn't Cause Facebook's Stock Woes, Nasdaq Chief Says
The technical issues that marred Facebook's first day as a public company on Friday were embarrassing, but were not responsible for the lackluster performance of the social network's stock price, the chief executive of the Nasdaq OMX Group said on Sunday.
Facebook Rings Wedding Bells for Zuckerberg and Chan
A day after taking Facebook public at a $100 billion valuation, Mark Zuckerberg announced on Saturday that he had married his longtime girlfriend, Priscilla Chan, Nick Bilton reports on the Bits blog.
Discord at Key JPMorgan Unit Is Faulted in Loss
According to current and former traders, the senior banker who has been blamed for the debacle, Ina Drew, began to lose her grip on the chief investment office as early as 2010, Jessica Silver-Greenberg and Nelson D. Schwartz report in The New York Times.
A 3rd U.S. Agency Said to Open Inquiry Into JPMorgan Loss
The federal investigation into JPMorgan Chase's multibillion-dollar trading loss widened Friday as regulators pursued a new line of inquiry.
After Buildup, a Modest Start for Facebook
While disappointing new investors who were betting on fast gains, Facebook had a wide winner's circle, creating huge paper gains for scores of early insiders, hundreds of employees and some stragglers who bought stakes recently.
With Lackluster Debut, Facebook Must Prove Itself to Investors
The lack of a bounce in Facebook's stock price on its first day might mean that investors are not comfortable with the high valuation for the social media site.
Facebook's Debut Marred by Trading Flaws
The Facebook $16 billion offering was the biggest I.P.O. that Nasdaq had ever listed. Now there are growing questions over how its market debut was handled.
Business Day Live: Was Facebook Priced Correctly?
An early investor and a former employee offer insights on the tech sector.
DealBook's Week in Review: Stay or Go?
Facebook ended its first day of trading on Nasdaq with a value of $105 billion while JPMorgan Chase's trading loss surged to at least $3 billion. A look back on our reporting of the past week's highs and lows in finance.
MF Global Trustee Gets $168 Million From JPMorgan
The money is not technically part of the $1.6 billion in customer cash that vanished from the firm in its final days, but the trustee, James W. Giddens, plans to use it to repay the farmers, traders and hedge funds who have waited more than six months to get all of their money back.
Facebook Closes at $38.23, Nearly Flat on Day
Investors may have really wanted to like Facebook, but many appeared to have changed their minds, as its stock price ends the day nearly flat Trading volume was extremely heavy, even as it was marred by technical glitches.
Stream of Thoughts
Facebook is getting the headlines, but don't forget about that other wildly popular social network, Twitter. Follow what Twitter users are saying about Facebook's initial public offering.
Business Day Live: The Facebook Hype
An interview with David Kirkpatrick, author of "The Facebook Effect." | Why initial public offerings catch the public imagination. | James B. Stewart takes a critical eye to the hype.
Before Lender's Bankruptcy, Buffett Made a Bid
Warren E. Buffett made an unsuccessful play for Residential Capital before the mortgage lender filed for bankruptcy this week, according to Bloomberg.
Live Blog: Facebook's Market Debut
Shares of Facebook are now trading on the Nasdaq market, the third largest initial public offering in United States history. DealBook's live blog tracked all of the reactions to the I.P.O. throughout the day.
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Discord at JPMorgan Investment Office Blamed in Huge Loss
Trans-Atlantic tension in JPMorgan Chase?s chief investment office contributed to the unit?s giant losing trades, current and former bankers said.
In Facebook Stock Rush, Fanfare vs. Realities
The small gain for Facebook?s stock on its first day of trading suggests that many professional money managers viewed all the hype as just that.
Global Markets Regain Ground but Still Edgy Over Greece
Markets remained cautious on Monday despite world leaders calling for Greece to stay in the euro zone and for Europe to balance austerity with growth.
Is Insider Trading Part of the Fabric on Wall Street?
The Securities and Exchange Commission has been getting tougher on insider trading on Wall Street, but its potential target may be too wide.
Mugabe Seeks Zimbabwe Edge by Pressing for Black Ownership
President Robert G. Mugabe has begun pressuring companies operating in the country to comply with a law requiring that black Zimbabweans own more than half their shares.
Google Gets Approval From China for Motorola Deal
Authorities in China have approved Google Inc.'s bid to buy phone maker Motorola Mobility, clearing the way for the $12.5 billion deal to close early next week.
Preoccupations: Training for a Marathon, With Your Co-Workers
A grade-school teacher describes how she and four of her colleagues have trained together to run a marathon ? and have found a new sense of camaraderie along the way.
The Boss: Pixability Chief Is an Entrepreneur at Heart
The chief of Pixability drew on her education and experience in business, law and government to found her company, a provider of video marketing software and services.
Novelties: Wristwatches That Help Screen Your Messages, and More
A new generation of watches connects with smartphones and other devices to offer news feeds and e-mail, text and other alerts.
Corner Office | Chris Barbin: Chris Barbin of Appirio, on Boiling Down Answers
Chris Barbin of Appirio, an information technology company, says he asks job candidates how a best friend would describe them, and then how they would describe themselves.
Greek Crisis Poses Hard Choices for Western Leaders
Although some European officials talk of ?managing? a Greek exit from the euro, the political and financial costs, and risks of panic and contagion, would represent a fundamental challenge.
Group of 8 Leaders Confront German Focus on Austerity
Meeting at Camp David, leaders of the world?s richest countries banded together to press Germany to back more pro-growth policies to halt the deepening debt crisis in Europe.
Greece and Germany in War of Words Over Euro Crisis
A telephone conversation on Friday between Germany?s chancellor and Greece?s president became the latest flashpoint in the unfolding crisis over Greece?s membership in the euro.
Credit Flows Through a New Channel for Europe
Companies in the euro zone are finding that they can bypass the uncertainties of local banks and obtain money in the bond market.
News Analysis: A Greek Exit? Euro Zone May Be Ready
Years of foot-dragging and brinkmanship have prepared the currency union for life without Greece.
Spain Tries to Calm Fears About Ailing Lender
A week after Spain seized control of Bankia, the government was forced to deny that clients were scrambling to withdraw funds from the lender.
A Whisper of Nuclear War Spurs a Sell-Off in a Russian Stock Market
Dmitri Medvedev, Russia?s prime minister, said he didn?t ?want to scare anybody,? but the Micex stock exchange fell on both Thursday and Friday.
?Princelings? in China Use Family Ties to Gain Riches
The authorities are eager to paint the fallen official Bo Xilai, whose family has a substantial fortune, as a rogue operator. But other officials? relatives have also amassed vast wealth.
U.S. Slaps Tariffs on Chinese Solar Panels
The United States Commerce Department concluded that Chinese producers had ?dumped? their products on the American market.
Wal-Mart Concedes Bribery Case May Widen
The scope of an investigation into foreign bribery issues seemed to have widened at the retailer, which reported higher-than-expected first-quarter earnings.
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From a Facebook Founder, a Social Network for the Office
Asana, created by a Facebook co-founder, Dustin Moskovitz, is a shared to-do list for a company looking to make managing tasks at work a little easier.

In Facebook Stock Rush, Fanfare vs. Realities
The small gain for Facebook?s stock on its first day of trading suggests that many professional money managers viewed all the hype as just that.

Pakistan Blocks Twitter Over Cartoon Contest
The government blocked access to the social networking service on Sunday, after holding Twitter responsible for promoting a blasphemous cartoon contest, officials said.

Bits Blog: Zuckerberg Ties the Knot
On Saturday, Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, announced that he had married his longtime girlfriend, Priscilla Chan. The announcement was made, of course, on Facebook.

Google Gets Approval From China for Motorola Deal
Authorities in China have approved Google Inc.'s bid to buy phone maker Motorola Mobility, clearing the way for the $12.5 billion deal to close early next week.

Novelties: Wristwatches That Help Screen Your Messages, and More
A new generation of watches connects with smartphones and other devices to offer news feeds and e-mail, text and other alerts.

The Boss: Pixability Chief Is an Entrepreneur at Heart
The chief of Pixability drew on her education and experience in business, law and government to found her company, a provider of video marketing software and services.

Character Study: James Crockman, the Human Antenna of the Breaking News Network
James Crockman of the Breaking News Network.James Crockman listens to 17 police and fire frequencies from Breaking News Network?s New Jersey office to cull spot items for subscribers like news media outlets.

Facebook Builds Network of Friends in Washington
Over the last five years, Facebook employees have met with members of Congress and walked them through ways to best to use the Web site.

DealBook: After Buildup, a Modest Start for Facebook
While disappointing new investors who were betting on fast gains, Facebook had a wide winner's circle, creating huge paper gains for scores of early insiders, hundreds of employees and some stragglers who bought stakes recently.

DealBook: Facebook?s Debut Marred by Trading Problems
Facebook?s $16 billion offering was the biggest I.P.O. that Nasdaq had ever listed. Now there are growing questions over how it was handled.

A Start-Up Is Gold for Facebook?s New Millionaires
At Facebook, ground zero for the nouveau tech riche in Silicon Valley, peer pressure dictates that consumption be kept on the down low.

Building the Next Facebook a Tough Task in Europe
Unlike in the United States, where promising Internet startups can expect venture capitalists to come calling early, entrepreneurs in Europe face a shortage of financing.

Maker of Angry Birds Shows Way for European Start-Ups
Rovio, based in Finland, has said it plans a public offering next year that could value the company at $9 billion, not Facebook money but huge for Europe.

Hewlett-Packard to Cut About 30,000 Jobs
The tech giant will refocus on product development and sales, executives say, and operations in China will most likely be spared.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Will Meet at Citi Field to Discuss Internet Dangers
More than 40,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews will pack Citi Field to hear about the dangers of the Internet and how to use it in a religiously responsible way.

DealBook: Spotify Deal Would Value Company at $4 Billion
Spotify, the online music service, is expected to raise $220 million for a value of $4 billion in the latest sky-high Internet company valuation.

DealBook: Pinterest Raises $100 Million
Pinterest, which allows users to share photographs, recipes and other media on custom "pinboards," raised $100 million in a funding round led by the Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten.

Bits: Twitter Adopts Do Not Track Privacy Option
Twitter said it would allow users to opt out of cookies that collect personal information used for advertising.

Paralyzed, Moving a Robot With Their Minds
Scientists said a tiny brain implant allowed two people who are virtually paralyzed below the neck to manipulate a robotic arm.

Patent Dispute Holds Up Sales of 2 HTC Phones in U.S.
Apple scored a narrow victory against HTC in a patent lawsuit in December over the technology used in the devices.

DealBook: Agilent to Buy Dako for $2.2 Billion
Agilent Technologies, a maker of scientific instruments, has agreed to buy Dako, a Danish cancer diagnostics company, for $2.2 billion.

Bits Blog: In TV Race, Microsoft Has Lead, Forrester Says
When it comes to the underlying technology providers that matter for mobile app developers, there's Google and Apple, with Microsoft as an also-ran. But as television begins to resemble the mobile business, Microsoft is in the lead with the Xbox, according to a new report out Wednesday from Forrester Research.

Deal Professor: China Flexes Its Regulatory Muscle, Catching Google in Its Grip
China is having the final word on Google?s biggest and perhaps most strategic deal to date ? its proposed $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility, the American handset maker and communications company.

A Russian Facebook Bet Pays Off Big
Alisher B. Usmanov?s investments in the social media giant could be worth at least $6 billion when the company goes public.

Increase in Customer Base Helps Groupon Narrow Loss
The company?s revenue surpassed Wall Street?s expectations and Groupon?s stock rose nearly 18 percent in after-hours trading.

Disruptions: Disruptions: DIY, a Site for Children, Is Instructive for Start-Ups
It is refreshing to find a standout start-up called DIY, which is developing a do-it-yourself community for children that is like Never Never Land. Children learn to make things, fun things.

The Media Equation: The Atavist Matures as a Publisher and a Platform
The Atavist, which helps produce multimedia storytelling for digital devices, has a content management system that has turned into a business opportunity.

It?s the Economy: Making Choices in the Age of Information Overload
The Internet was supposed to make us smarter shoppers. So why should we still listen to the signals that brands send us?

Video Game Review: Max Payne 3 From Rockstar Games
The newest version of this video game, by Rockstar, is set in Brazil, with the title character working as a bodyguard.The video game Max Payne 3 follows the former cop in his job as a bodyguard in Brazil.

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Obama: EU 'must focus on growth'
US President Obama wraps up a G8 summit saying that leaders agree economies must focus on jobs and growth to boost recovery.
China clears Google Motorola bid
Chinese regulators approve Google's $12.5bn purchase of US phone maker Motorola Mobility, the final hurdle for the deal to go through.
Euro banks 'in tatters' - Clarke
Former UK chancellor Ken Clarke says Europe's banking system is "in tatters" and warns the UK is "heavily exposed" to potential problems.
Facebook shares see modest debut
Facebook shares end a volatile first day of trading at $38.23, barely above the company's initial pricing, having initially jumped more than 10%.
Market jitters over eurozone woes
European markets suffer a nervous session with investors unsettled by a downgrade for Spanish banks and the political crisis in Greece.
Yahoo jumps on Alibaba deal talk
Shares in internet giant Yahoo rise 5% on reports that it is close to selling its valuable stake in Alibaba Group, the Chinese e-commerce company.
JP Morgan boss to testify in US
JP Morgan chief executive Jamie Dimon will appear before a Senate committee to explain the bank's $2bn trading loss on a failed hedging strategy.
Argentine gas exports cancelled
Spanish energy giant Repsol cancels a contract to provide gas to Argentina, in a continuing row after Buenos Aries nationalised one of its subsidiaries.
China property prices fall again
Chinese property prices continued to fall during April after the government kept policies in place to curb speculation.
Cuban offshore oil attempt fails
Spain's Repsol oil company says a first attempt to find oil off Cuba's northern coast has been unsuccessful.
EU 'plans for Greek exit option'
The EU Commission and European Central Bank are making contingency plans for a possible Greek exit from the euro, an EU commissioner says.
US puts tariffs on Chinese panels
The US says it will impose import tariffs of about 30% on Chinese solar companies, saying China is flooding it with subsidised products.
LSE reveals strong profits rise
The London Stock Exchange bucks the economic turmoil to deliver a better-than-expected rise in annual profit.
China raises rare earth exports
China, the world's biggest producer of rare earths, will allow more companies to export it, after they met environment standards.
Pinterest to get $100m investment
Social networking service Pinterest is to receive $100m in funding, prompting analysts to value the two-year-old firm at up to $1.5bn.
Buffett in newspaper investment
Berkshire Hathaway, the holding company of legendary investor Warren Buffett, invests in 63 local newspapers in the south-eastern US.
Jobs boost as UK gets Astra deal
Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port car plant will build a new Astra car in a deal that means huge investment and the creation and support of thousands of jobs.
Facebook boss in surprise wedding
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg ends a hectic week by getting married to long -time girlfriend Priscilla Chan in a surprise ceremony at his home.
Inside world's ?priciest house?
The first pictures are released showing inside the "world's most expensive house", owned by the Ambani family in Mumbai.
US April retail sales in slowdown
US retail sales barely grew in April, rising 0.1% compared with a gain of 0.7% the month before, while consumer prices stayed unchanged.
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'Hard days ahead' in Afghanistan
President Obama tells a Nato summit there are "hard days ahead" in Afghanistan as the alliance prepares to withdraw troops at the end of 2014.
Nationalist Nikolic in Serbia win
Nationalist Tomislav Nikolic is elected president of Serbia beating incumbent Boris Tadic in a run-off vote, and vowing to stay on the EU path.
Thousands watch Pacific eclipse
An annular eclipse, in which the Moon does not fully block out the light from the Sun, has moved across east Asia and is due to reach the western US later.
Italy quake victims given shelter
Thousands of people left homeless by a powerful earthquake in northern Italy spend the night in shelters as aftershocks continue in the region.
Bee Gees' singer Robin Gibb dies
Bee Gees' singer Robin Gibb has died aged 62 following a lengthy battle with cancer, his family say.
Lockerbie bomber Megrahi is dead
Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi dies at home in Tripoli, nearly three years after he was controversially freed from a Scottish prison.
Mexican massacre suspect arrested
The Mexican army says a leader of the Zetas drug cartel has been arrested for the killing of 49 people whose bodies were dumped by a roadside.
Pakistan restores Twitter access
Pakistani authorities restore access to the social media website Twitter after a brief ban for what officials called "offensive" content".
IAEA chief 'positive' over Iran
IAEA head Yukiya Amano arrives in Tehran voicing optimism about reaching agreement on Iran's controversial nuclear programme.
Dominicans voting for president
People in the Dominican Republic vote for a new president, in a tight contest between two old political rivals and a campaign dominated by inflation concerns.
Lone bomber sought in Italy blast
A bomb that killed a girl outside a school in southern Italy was probably planted by a single person rather than the mafia, a prosecutor says.
Arctic melt releasing ancient gas
Scientists identify thousands of sites in the Arctic where methane stored for millennia is bubbling out, potentially accelerating global warming.
VIDEO: Maldives' 'apocalyptic' waste island
Although the Maldives are known as an unspoilt tourist paradise, the islands struggle with managing their waste, as the BBC discovered on a visit to an 'apocalyptic' island waste dump.
VIDEO: How world leaders watched Chelsea win
Millions of football fans around the world watched Chelsea's dramatic Champions League triumph over Bayern Munich on Saturday night, including world leaders gathered for the G8 Summit at Camp David.
VIDEO: Facebook founder's new status
The founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, updates his status on his own Facebook page to announce he has married long-time girlfriend Priscilla Chan.
VIDEO: One-minute World News
Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day.
VIDEO: Bee Gees' singer Robin Gibb dies
A look back at the life of Bee Gee Robin Gibb, founder member of one of the most commercially successful bands of all time.
VIDEO: Nikolic elected Serbian president
Nationalist Tomislav Nikolic is elected president of Serbia beating incumbent Boris Tadic in a run-off vote, and vowing to stay on the EU path.
VIDEO: Nato leaders discuss Afghan withdrawal
Nato leaders are meeting in Chicago in a summit dominated by the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
VIDEO: Bankruptcy fears in Greek town
As the likelihood of Greece leaving the euro grows, the BBC's Tim Whewell reports from the small Greek town of Lavrion to find out what life is like when the money runs out.
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Pakistan restores Twitter access
Pakistani authorities restore access to the social media website Twitter after a brief ban for what officials called "offensive" content".
Met Police to extract phone data
Mobile phone data of suspects in police custody is to be extracted and retained, regardless of whether charges are brought, the BBC has learned.
Silicon trick for next-gen memory
Researchers reveal details of a promising way to make a fundamentally different kind of computer memory chip.
Facebook shares see modest debut
Facebook shares end a volatile first day of trading at $38.23, barely above the company's initial pricing, having initially jumped more than 10%.
Twitter backs web privacy effort
Micro-blogging service Twitter will support an initiative that lets people browse the web without being monitored.
Anonymous attacks Indian websites
Hacker group Anonymous has carried out a series of attacks against government and political websites in India.
Computer game for stroke patients
Newcastle University helps to develop a computer game to help those who have suffered strokes.
Government to miss cookie cut-off
Most government websites will miss the UK's deadline for complying with EU regulations over cookies, the Cabinet Office tells the BBC.
China Mobile in talks with Apple
China Mobile, the main mobile service provider in China and the largest in the world by users, could soon offer its customers Apple's iPhone.
Government may miss cloud targets
The Government may miss its cloud computing targets because of a lack of enthusiasm from public sector IT staff, a report suggests.
Japan launches S Korea satellite
Japan completes its first successful commercial launch of a foreign-made satellite early on Friday, marking its entry into the launch business.
Privacy watchdog to meet Google
The French privacy watchdog, acting on behalf of the EU, is to meet Google to scrutinise its controversial privacy policy changes.
Google makes search 'more human'
Google revamps its search engine in an attempt to offer instant answers to search questions with a new function, the Knowledge Graph.
The Pirate Bay hit by hack attack
File-sharing website The Pirate Bay appears to have been hit by a coordinated hack attack.
Virgin Atlantic allows air calls
Passengers flying Virgin Atlantic from London to New York will soon be able to make in-flight phone calls using personal devices.
Google patents Project Glass design
Search giant Google patents the design of its augmented reality glasses, known as Project Glass.
Jury out in Google Oracle dispute
A jury has retired to consider claims that Google wilfully infringed patents belonging to Java developer Oracle.
Facebook: How the others fared
A look at a selection of internet companies that previously floated on the US stock exchange
Prosthetic retina in development
Scottish scientists are working on a device to restore sight in people with a form of age related blindness.
VIDEO: Why do gadgets keep on breaking?
An investigation into why devices stop working without anything seeming to be wrong with them
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JPMorgan Chase loss only going to get worse
One thing seems clear about JPMorgan Chase's $2 billion loss. It's no longer $2 billion. It's likely much higher.
Nasdaq 'embarrassed' over Facebook trading issues - Reports
The chief executive of Nasdaq OMX said he was "embarrassed" after technical glitches caused Facebook's widely-anticipated IPO to be delayed Friday, according to several news reports.
Ex-Goldman director Rajat Gupta set for insider trading trial
Rajat Gupta was once a board member at Goldman Sachs and managing director of consulting giant McKinsey & Co. Now, he's the biggest target yet in the government's sprawling insider trading crackdown.
Stocks: Storm clouds continue to gather over Greece
Facebook is finally public, but that won't solve Greece's problems.
Postal Service's next deadline: Aug. 1
The next deadline facing Congress to save the U.S. Postal Service is Aug. 1. That's when the agency won't have enough money to make a $5.5 billion payment to a retirement fund mandated by law.
GM won't advertise in the 2013 Super Bowl
General Motors will not advertise during this year's Super Bowl game, the automaker said Friday.
New York penthouse sells for a record $90 million
An unnamed buyer paid more than $90 million for a Midtown Manhattan penthouse, the highest price ever paid for a New York apartment, according to the building's developer.
Anti-social: Zynga tumbles after Facebook IPO
Social media stocks just aren't feeling the love, despite Facebook's highly-anticipated stock market debut.
Thrilled and bummed by Google's self-driving car
My first ride in Google's self-driving car was, all at the same time, thrilling, fascinating and a little disappointing.
Enough on Facebook! Buy Google or Apple
Facebook is finally trading. And even though the stock didn't explode out of the gate, the company is still worth more than $100 billion. It shouldn't be.
Facebook: Many mutual funds already have a stake
Whether you do or don't like Facebook, you may already own a piece of the social media site: over the past year, nearly 70 mutual funds have snapped up pre-IPO shares on private markets.
Facebook trading sets record IPO volume
Facebook's stock market debut finally came and went -- but for all the breathless hype, shares ended right near their offering price.
Stocks: Worst week of the year
Stocks closed out an ugly week. Despite initial euphoria surrounding Facebook's public debut, the social network's shares barely popped above its offering price and failed to inspire investors to buy into the broader market.
Europe fears pressure world markets
European and Asian markets closed lower on Friday amid anxiety about Spanish and Greek banks and worries of a further slowdown in China.
'I have an airplane hangar in my front yard'
Like so many Americans across the nation, Julie Clark commutes to work. But she doesn't drive, walk or even take a bus or train. Instead, she flies a plane.
'What should we do with a $100,000 windfall?'
We are retirement age and expect a windfall of $100,000. What should we do? -- Debbie, Jamestown, N.Y.
Stocks: Facebook IPO vs. Europe worries
U.S. stocks were poised for a higher open Friday as investor excitement over the Facebook initial public offering countered continued worries about the European sovereign debt crisis.
Push your health care insurer to pay more
It's inevitable -- as you age, your body requires more repair. But there are ways to lower your medical costs. .
Save on health care, even as your body falls apart
You managed to glide through your twenties and thirties without any major health issues. Yet, as the calendar pages turn, you're finding that a host of minor -- and perhaps a few major -- medical problems keep cropping up. The doctor shakes her head when she sees your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers.
Vacation? No thanks, boss
Dubbed the "no vacation nation," the United States lags behind most other developed countries when it comes to vacation days. But Americans don't seem to mind.
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The Indian Outsourcing Issue Is Back
President Obama’s campaign rhetoric undercuts the vision for bilateral affairs he laid out just 18 months ago
How JPMorgan Lost $2 Billion Without Really Trying
The bank won't say, but clues are surfacing
Pinterest Stake Fuels Rakuten's Quest to Be a Global Player
Rakuten's spending spree continues with a $100 million stake in photo-sharing site Pinterest
Assessing the Odds of a Greek Euro Exit
Despite intensifying drama, Greece could still end up sticking with the euro
The Indian Outsourcing Issue Is Back
President Obama’s campaign rhetoric undercuts the vision for bilateral affairs he laid out just 18 months ago
Hugo Chávez's Enemy No. 1
For the first time, Venezuela's president has a real rival. And as Henrique Capriles grows more popular, the tension—and danger—mount
Zuckerberg's Social Graph
From board members and employees to fellow CEOs, Facebook alumni, and others
Epic Tech IPOs: Triumphs, a Travesty, and a Tragedy
A look back at some of the most successful tech IPOs ever, and some that didn't go as well
Facebookmania Begins
The social network makes its long-awaited debut in the public market
What Game Is John Boehner Playing?
The House speaker challenges the president to another budget showdown
Why Warren Buffett Really Likes Newspapers
His affection for print isn't purely sentimental
The Developer Behind a $90 Million Penthouse
Gary Barnett builds luxury buildings for the global elite
The Hubris of Jamie Dimon
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Unlocking the Crude Oil Bottleneck at Cushing
This week the Seaway pipeline will start sending oil from Cushing, Okla., to the Texas Gulf Coast. How will that impact the price of oil?
How Mark Zuckerberg Hacked the Valley
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Five Lessons From Music's Most Feared Manager, Led Zeppelin's Peter Grant
A British music industry school has named a course after the man—what might some of the lessons be?
Is Google+ a Ghost Town, and Does It Matter?
A new study suggests that Google's social network is a virtual ghost town, where user engagement is rapidly waning
Walking Shoes That Spy on Grandma
Two small U.S. companies recently launched a line of footwear that uses a GPS device embedded in the heel to track seniors
Are You Buying a Job or a Profitable Business?
Find out if the owner was compensated and what's prompting her to sell. Then get an accountant to help you go through the company's books
Integrated Marketing: If You Knew It, You'd Do It
The glut of places to advertise makes it easy to confuse customers with contradictory messages. Execute a strategy that integrates all your efforts
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Supply Lines Cast Shadow at NATO Meeting on Afghan War
A deal to reopen military supply routes through Pakistan to Afghanistan appeared stalled just as President Obama began talks on ending NATO?s combat role in Afghanistan.

Some Gay Rights Advocates Uneasy About Long Jail Time for Dharun Ravi
Some gay people argue that pinning blame on Dharun Ravi, who is scheduled to be sentenced on Monday, ignores the complicated pressures that drive gay teenagers to suicide.

Abdel Basset Ali al-Megrahi, Lockerbie Bomber, Dies at 60
Abdel Basset Ali al-Megrahi was the only person convicted in the attack on Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, which killed 270 people.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Hold Rally on Internet at Citi Field
Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox men attended the rally, which was held to discuss the potential dangers of Internet use and the temptations that can come from social media and pornography.

Cory A. Booker Criticizes Obama?s Bain Ad
Mayor Cory A. Booker of Newark sharply criticized an advertisement about Mitt Romney?s private equity work.

Robin Gibb, 62, Member of the Bee Gees, Dies at 62
Mr. Gibb was the second member of this brother act, whose sound helped define the disco era, to die.

DealBook: Nasdaq Chief Says Glitches Weren?t at Fault for Facebook Stock Plunge
The main issue, according to the chief executive of the Nasdaq OMX Group, was a number of order cancellations that flowed in during the final stages of the initial public offering process.

Time and Newsweek Magazine Covers Catch Eyes and Clicks
Taking their cues from digital counterparts, magazines are as interested in hitting nerves on social media as on the newsstand.

Greek Crisis Poses Hard Choices for Western Leaders
Although some European officials talk of ?managing? a Greek exit from the euro, the political and financial costs, and risks of panic and contagion, would represent a fundamental challenge.

Nationalist Wins Serbian Presidency
Tomislav Nikolic, an ardent admirer of Russia, won 49.8 percent of the vote compared with 47 percent for Boris Tadic, the former president.

Well: Sleep Apnea Tied to Increased Cancer Risk
Two new studies associate a common disorder of sleep that causes pauses in breathing with a higher risk of cancer.

Curt Schilling?s Business Trouble in Rhode Island
A video game company owned by Curt Schilling, the former Red Sox pitcher, failed to make a $1.1 million payment on a loan with controversial backing from Rhode Island.

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