Greek parties face Monday EU bailout deadline ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's coalition parties must tell the European Union on Monday whether they accept the painful terms of a new bailout deal as EU patience wears thin with political dithering in Athens over implementing reforms.
With sparse data, focus returns to Europe NEW YORK (Reuters) - Europe will again be at the center of investors' focus this week as the U.S. earnings season passes the halfway mark and there is little on the economic calendar to give the market direction.
Glencore offers 8 percent premium to Xstrata to seal merger: FT (Reuters) - Commodities trader Glencore International is set to offer a bigger-than-expected premium to seal its proposed $88 billion merger with global miner Xstrata Plc , the Financial Times reported on Monday.
As Facebook grows up, it courts Madison Avenue (Reuters) - About a year ago, when it became clear that taking Facebook Inc public was a matter of when not if, Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg went out and poached Caroline Everson, then global advertising head at Microsoft Corp.
CommVault says will go it alone, despite M&A buzz NEW YORK (Reuters) - CommVault Systems Inc has managed to skirt rampant consolidation in the fast-growing storage software market, and CEO Bob Hammer is planning to keep it that way.
Olympus ex-CEO Woodford sees more revelations TOKYO/LONDON (Reuters) - Official investigations into a massive fraud at Japan's Olympus Corp are highly likely to lead to further revelations on the scandal soon, according to the firm's former chief executive, Michael Woodford, who blew the whistle on the affair.
Boeing to correct 787 Dreamliner fuselage issue (Reuters) - Boeing has discovered a problem related to the aft fuselage of its 787 Dreamliner planes and is making repairs that will not affect production of the aircraft, the company said in an emailed statement on Sunday.
Merger fails, but D.Boerse CEO says allies a must FRANKFURT (Reuters) - D.Boerse CEO eyes new allies as NYSE deal crumbles Deutsche Boerse does not believe it can survive in the long term without a new partner despite the collapse of its proposed $7.4 billion merger with NYSE Euronext , its chief executive told a German newspaper.
Local firms vie for Yum's slice of China market BEIJING (Reuters) - Four floors up overlooking the bustle of the cavernous Joy City Mall in Beijing, diners take a break from shopping to slurp noodles and nibble on dumplings at an Ajisen restaurant.
GM, Ford feud over Super Bowl ad LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - A simmering feud between General Motors Co and Ford Motor Co heated up on Sunday as Ford objected to GM's Super Bowl advertisement for its Chevy Silverado pickup truck.
Gingrich vows to take fight to "timid" Romney LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Republican Newt Gingrich vowed on Sunday to press ahead with his struggling presidential bid after a big loss in Nevada, saying he will focus on drawing a contrast with "timid" rival Mitt Romney.
Greek parties face Monday EU bailout deadline ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's coalition parties must tell the European Union on Monday whether they accept the painful terms of a new bailout deal as EU patience wears thin with political dithering in Athens over implementing reforms.
Obama says risky to attack Iran, wants diplomatic fix WASHINGTON/TEHRAN (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Sunday there were important risks to consider before any military strike against Iran and made clear he does not want to see more conflict in the oil-producing Gulf region.
NGO worker cases sent to Egypt court in funding row CAIRO (Reuters) - The cases of 40 foreign and Egyptian activists, including 19 Americans subject to travel bans over their work for pro-democracy and other groups, have been referred to court, judicial sources said Sunday, deepening a row with the United States.
Olympus ex-CEO Woodford sees more revelations TOKYO/LONDON (Reuters) - Official investigations into a massive fraud at Japan's Olympus Corp are highly likely to lead to further revelations on the scandal soon, according to the firm's former chief executive, Michael Woodford, who blew the whistle on the affair.
As Facebook grows up, it courts Madison Avenue (Reuters) - About a year ago, when it became clear that taking Facebook Inc public was a matter of when not if, Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg went out and poached Caroline Everson, then global advertising head at Microsoft Corp.
Concession fails to quell violent Egypt clashes CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's army-backed government said it was preparing to move ousted President Hosni Mubarak to a Cairo prison hospital in an apparent bid to calm protests, but clashes continued with police firing tear gas at demonstrators hurling rocks and broken tiles.
Ex-Panama strongman Noriega hospitalized, stable PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - Manuel Noriega, Panama's drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, was taken from prison to a public hospital on Sunday after suffering a possible stroke, but a top health official said he was stable.
Anger after Russia, China block U.N. action on Syria BEIRUT/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Western and Arab states voiced outrage Sunday after Russia and China vetoed a U.N. resolution that would have backed an Arab plan urging Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to give up power, and Washington vowed harsher sanctions against Damascus.
Obama says risky to attack Iran, wants diplomatic fix WASHINGTON/TEHRAN (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Sunday there were important risks to consider before any military strike against Iran and made clear he does not want to see more conflict in the oil-producing Gulf region.
Ex-Panama strongman Noriega hospitalized, stable PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - Manuel Noriega, Panama's drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, was taken from prison to a public hospital on Sunday after suffering a possible stroke, but a top health official said he was stable.
Concession fails to quell violent Egypt clashes CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's army-backed government said it was preparing to move ousted President Hosni Mubarak to a Cairo prison hospital in an apparent bid to calm protests, but clashes continued with police firing tear gas at demonstrators hurling rocks and broken tiles.
Mexico conservatives back woman presidential candidate MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Voters from Mexico's ruling conservative party selected their first woman presidential candidate on Sunday, choosing a former education minister to battle the opposition's nominee, who has a big lead in the polls.
Europe's cold snap claims more victims, travel hit KIEV/LONDON (Reuters) - Bitterly cold weather sweeping across Europe claimed more victims Sunday, brought widespread disruption to transport services, and left thousands without power with warnings that low temperatures would continue into next week.
Deep-sea filmmakers killed in Australia helicopter crash CANBERRA (Reuters) - Two award-winning filmmakers working on a documentary with renowned Hollywood director James Cameron were killed in a helicopter crash in Australia on Saturday, according to National Geographic.
Anti-Putin protesters show staying power in Russia MOSCOW (Reuters) - Vladimir Putin's opponents vowed on Sunday to press on with demonstrations against his 12-year domination of Russia after tens of thousands attended a march which kept up the momentum of their protest movement.
China detains Wenzhou exec in city's debt crisis: report SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Police in China's eastern province of Zhejiang have detained a Wenzhou educational company boss for allegedly failing to repay large debts, the official Shanghai Securities News reported on Monday, the latest fallout from a credit crunch in the entrepreneurial hub.
Egypt's Mubarak may move to prison hospital CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt will prepare Cairo's Torah prison hospital so it can receive ousted President Hosni Mubarak from the military hospital where he is now detained, an Interior Ministry official said on Sunday, an announcement that could help calm protests.
Blankfein to Speak Out for Same-Sex Marriage The Human Rights Campaign has recruited Lloyd Blankfein of Goldman Sachs to be its first national corporate spokesman for same-sex marriage.
Goldman Gives Blankfein $7 Million Stock Award With a $2 million base salary, the 2011 pay package for Lloyd Blankfein, the chief executive of Goldman Sachs, so far totals $9 million. Goldman has not yet disclosed the size of his cash bonus.
DealBook's Week in Review A look back on our reporting of the past week's highs and lows in finance.
Carlyle Drops Arbitration Clause From I.P.O. Plans The clause would have prohibited the company's shareholders from filing class-action lawsuits, forcing them into a confidential arbitration process instead.
LightSquared's Woes Weigh on Falcone Hedge Fund His hedge fund, Harbinger Capital Partners, lost 46.6 percent last year, as his biggest - and most controversial - investment took a beating, according to investors who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Bank of America's Home Loans Head to Leave Barbara J. Desoer, who served as a point person for the bank amid fierce criticism of its foreclosure practices, is retiring.
Mark Cuban Sounds Off The billionaire entrepreneur responds to questions about the third season of "Shark Tank," Occupy Wall Street and the Facebook I.P.O.
Business Day Live January's positive employment data doesn't assuage long-term concerns about job growth | A man who pays more in taxes than he makes in a year.
European Software Companies in Talks for $3 Billion Merger The British software company Misys said on Friday that it was in talks with fellow Swiss software maker Temenos for a potential all-share merger that would create a company with a market value of about over $3 billion.
Former UBS Trader Denied Bail in Fraud Case Kweku M. Adoboli, the former UBS trader charged with false accounting related to the $2.3 billion trading loss, was denied bail by a London court on Friday, the same day regulators opened a formal investigation into the scandal.
S.E.C. Is Avoiding Tough Sanctions for Large Banks Even as the Securities and Exchange Commission has stepped up its investigations of Wall Street, the agency has repeatedly allowed the biggest firms to avoid punishments, reported Edward Wyatt for The New York Times.
Hutchison Whampoa to Buy Orange Austria for $1.7 Billion Hutchison Whampoa of Hong Kong agreed on Friday to buy the European telecommunications company Orange Austria in a deal worth 1.3 billion euros, or $1.7 billion, including debt.
Losing a Goose That Laid the Golden Egg Private exchanges, which oversee trading in private shares of Internet start-ups, will lose a lucrative client when Facebook holds its public offering.
Asian Stocks Rise After U.S. Unemployment Falls Asian stock markets climbed Monday after U.S. unemployment fell to its lowest in three years, suggesting a stronger recovery in the world?s No. 1 economy.
Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook, Staying on Message Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook?s No. 2 executive, considers herself a role model for women. But her call isn?t simply about mentoring and empowering; it?s also a business strategy.
Mortgage Tornado Warning, Unheeded Inspired by a personal experience, a businessman began delving into the practices of the mortgage industry, including Fannie Mae. His findings have been prescient.
A New Question of Internet Freedom European activists are hoping to stop the international Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, which they say will erode Internet freedom and stifle innovation.
Raw Data: Austrian Law Student Faces Down Facebook Max Schrems's crusade against the information collected by the social network has become a cause célèbre in parts of Europe, looming over the company as it prepares to go public.
Looking Forward, Fiji Turns to Its Canoeing Past The traditional canoe is at the center of several projects aimed at reducing Fiji?s energy consumption, providing cheaper transport, keeping local traditions alive and giving a boost to tourism.
Hungary?s Malev Airline Halts Flights The money-losing airline was placed under control of a bankruptcy trustee, prompting creditors to begin seizing its planes outside the country.
E.U. Presses Google to Delay Privacy Policy Changes Viviane Reding, the European Union justice commissioner, is pressing Google to halt changes to its privacy policies while the implications for personal data protection are being explored.
F.B.I. Admits Hacker Group?s Eavesdropping The group known as Anonymous listened in on a call between the bureau, Scotland Yard and other foreign police agencies about their joint investigation of the group and its allies.
Caterpillar to Close Assembly Factory in Canada The company planned to move locomotive production to other operations in North and South America after contract talks with unionized workers soured.
Facebook?s Mobility Challenge Although more than half of its 845 million members log into Facebook on a mobile device, the company has not yet found a way to make real money from that use.
Cancer Center, in Suit, Claims Ex-Official Took Research The president of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Dr. Craig B. Thompson, is in a billion-dollar dispute with his former workplace over accusations that he walked away with research.
A New Question of Internet Freedom European activists are hoping to stop the international Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, which they say will erode Internet freedom and stifle innovation.
Raw Data: Austrian Law Student Faces Down Facebook Max Schrems's crusade against the information collected by the social network has become a cause célèbre in parts of Europe, looming over the company as it prepares to go public.
Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook, Staying on Message Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook?s No. 2 executive, considers herself a role model for women. But her call isn?t simply about mentoring and empowering; it?s also a business strategy.
E.U. Presses Google to Delay Privacy Policy Changes Viviane Reding, the European Union justice commissioner, is pressing Google to halt changes to its privacy policies while the implications for personal data protection are being explored.
F.B.I. Admits Hacker Group?s Eavesdropping The group known as Anonymous listened in on a call between the bureau, Scotland Yard and other foreign police agencies about their joint investigation of the group and its allies.
Zuckerberg?s Big Tax Bill May Benefit Facebook Mark Zuckerberg plans to exercise stock options with an estimated value of $5 billion ahead of Facebook?s initial public offering, which will translate into a big tax benefit for the company.
Mark Zuckerberg Remains the Undisputed Boss at Facebook Mark Zuckerberg?s success is a lesson in what works in Silicon Valley: Stay in charge, stave off potential predators and expand the company so quickly that no one can challenge the boss.
South Korea Indicts Park Jung-geun Over Twitter Posts South Korean prosecutors indicted Park Jung-geun, a social media and freedom of speech activist this week for reposting messages from the North Korean government?s Twitter account.
Indian Court Cancels Contentious Wireless Licenses The ruling by the Supreme Court was a rebuke to the government and came after years of litigation over a scandal involving telecommunications licenses sold at below-market prices.
The Media Equation: At BuzzFeed, the Significant and the Silly The Web site is trying for pollination: providing the kind of content that will have visitors passing along links from one person to the next, that will in turn bring them around to BuzzFeed.
Opinion: The Death of the Cyberflâneur Today?s Internet is a place for getting things done, pushing aside the cyberflâneur ? the heir to the flâneur culture of 19th-century France.
Gadgetwise Blog: App Smart Extra: Super Bowl Apps Most football fans will be forced to spend at least part of the weekend away from televised Super Bowl coverage. For those not willing to endure that sort of pain, the N.F.L. this week released three apps to help.
Gadgetwise Blog: Q&A: Managing Folders in the Safari Bookmarks Bar If you use Safari, working within the browser's bookmark manager is usually the easiest way to organize, rearrange and delete bookmarks from folders in the Bookmarks Bar or from the Bookmarks menu itself.
Bailout talks to resume in Greece Party leaders in Greece's governing coalition are to resume crisis talks on backing a 130bn-euro rescue plan needed to avoid a debt default.
China in EU carbon scheme 'ban' China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
Olympus calls shareholder meeting Olympus shareholders will get the chance to question management about the accounting scandal as the firm calls an emergency meeting.
Obama urges 'keep recovery going' Barack Obama challenges Congress to keep the recovery going as new data shows unemployment down to its lowest rate in three years.
New Virgin staff pay for checks Virgin Atlantic is forcing successful job applicants to pay for their own criminal record checks, Radio 4's Money Box reveals.
US job numbers show strong growth The US economy created 243,000 jobs in January, while the unemployment rate fell to 8.3%, official figures show.
Europe hit by Russia gas shortage Freezing weather sweeping across Europe is causing a shortage of vital Russian gas supplies to several countries, officials say.
'Most' Portuguese unions back cuts Most Portuguese unions back the government's structural reforms, the Portuguese economy minister, Alvaro Santos Pereira tells the BBC.
Hungarian airline Malev collapses Hungarian airline Malev ceases trading after 66 years after being ordered by the EU to repay state aid it has received.
Apple overturns Motorola's ban Apple is granted a suspension of a sales ban imposed on some of its iPads and iPhones in Germany.
Oil spurs Canadian PM China visit Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will visit China next week to discuss the future of Canada's oil products.
Eurozone service sector growing The eurozone's service sector grows for the first time in four months, although Spain and Italy continue to struggle.
Motorola makes Apple pull devices Motorola forces some 3G iPhones and iPads to be pulled from Apple's German online store after enforcing a patent injunction.
Panasonic predicts a record loss Japanese electronics giant Panasonic forecasts a record net annual loss of $10bn for the year to March.
Megaupload bail appeal rejected Kim Dotcom's bail appeal is rejected by a New Zealand Court, as US campaigners hint at legal action to prevent files being deleted.
Cold front ad for Mini backfires An advertising agency for BMW pays to name Europe's cold weather "Cooper" in Germany, after the firm's Mini Cooper car, but the stunt backfires.
China box office tipped to surge China's box office takings surged 29% to $2.1bn in 2011 and are forecast to rise by around 20% this year, new figures show.
Japan carmakers see US sales jump Japanese carmakers report a jump in their US sales in January boosted by new models and the restoration of supply chains.
American Airlines cuts 13,000 jobs The loss-making parent company of American Airlines says it will shed 13,000 jobs - around 15% of its workforce.
US home prices continue to drop Single-family home prices in the US dropped by 0.7% in November, amid weaker consumer confidence.
US and Israel 'in unison' on Iran The US is working closely with Israel to use diplomacy to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power, President Barack Obama says.
Egypt 'to try foreign NGO staff' Egypt says it is to try 43 people - including Americans and other foreigners - over the alleged illegal funding of non-governmental organisations.
China in EU carbon scheme 'ban' China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
Bailout talks to resume in Greece Party leaders in Greece's governing coalition are to resume crisis talks on backing a 130bn-euro rescue plan needed to avoid a debt default.
JFK mistress reveals new details Mimi Alford, a former mistress of President John F Kennedy, reveal new details of their relationship in a book, according to US media reports.
US anger at Syria veto 'travesty' US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton deplores as a 'travesty' Russia and China's veto of a UN resolution condemning Syria's violent crackdown on protesters.
Brazil crime up as police strike Soldiers patrol the streets in the Brazilian state of Bahia where a police strike has caused the crime rate to soar.
Panama's Gen Noriega in hospital Panama's jailed ex-leader Manuel Noriega is moved from his prison cell to hospital, suffering hypertension, and having possibly had a stroke.
Europe cold snap death toll rises The death toll from freezing weather across Europe continues to climb, with transport links also badly affected.
Conservative wins poll in Finland Finland elects its first conservative head of state in decades, the pro-European Sauli Niinisto, after a run-off vote.
Queen commemorates 60-year reign The Queen is marking 60 years as monarch of the UK and Commonwealth and says she is dedicating herself "anew to your service".
Depardieu to star as Strauss-Kahn Gerard Depardieu is to star in a movie about the sex scandal that caused IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn to resign.
VIDEO: BBC team smuggled into Homs Syrian government forces have bombarded the city of Homs with artillery shells and mortars, killing at least 55 people, according to opposition groups.
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VIDEO: Thousands abandon homes in Australia In Australia thousands of people living in the state of Queensland have been ordered to abandon their homes because of rising floodwaters.
VIDEO: Rival rallies on streets of Moscow Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Russia's capital Moscow in protest at Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's grip on power.
VIDEO: Flowers and thanks for the Queen The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have attended a church service on the eve of the Diamond Jubilee anniversary of her accession to the throne.
Apple overturns Motorola's ban Apple is granted a suspension of a sales ban imposed on some of its iPads and iPhones in Germany.
FBI probes Anonymous phone hack The FBI investigates how activists linked to Anonymous obtained a recording of a phone call between US and UK police on their operations against hacking.
BT fibre optic 'game changer' vow Fibre optic broadband connections to at speeds of 300 Mbps will be available 'on demand' in the UK next year, BT says.
Hackers fool bank security system Criminal hackers have found ways around new security devices used for online banking, the BBC has learned.
Megaupload bail appeal rejected Kim Dotcom's bail appeal is rejected by a New Zealand Court, as US campaigners hint at legal action to prevent files being deleted.
Google asked to pause rule change An EU data protection group writes to Google to ask them to suspend changes to their privacy policy.
Micron's Appleton dies in crash Steve Appleton, the chief executive of memory-chip maker Micron, has died in a plane crash near Boise, Idaho.
Microsoft launches Kinect for PCs A more costly version of Microsoft's record-breaking Kinect motion and voice sensor is now available for use on Windows.
UK download speed gains 'uneven' Ofcom reports a lopsided rise in the UK's broadband download speeds, noting that many subscribers could do better without paying much more.
BT cuts costs to increase profits Telecoms group BT reports a sharp rise in profits, thanks largely to a jump in the number of broadband users.
S Korea activist held over tweet Amnesty International demands the release of a man held by South Korean authorities after re-tweeting a North Korean "propaganda" message.
Facebook unveils plans to float The world's largest social networking site, Facebook, confirms plans to raise $5bn (£3.16bn) in a share sale and reveals it made $1bn profits.
Panasonic predicts a record loss Japanese electronics giant Panasonic forecasts a record net annual loss of $10bn for the year to March.
Petitioners want 'ethical iPhone' An online petition calls on Apple to address growing concerns about the conditions of its Chinese factory workers.
TripAdvisor rebuked for publicity The travel review website is told to make changes to its adverts and stop implying that all its reviews are honest and trusted.
Self-steering bullet researched US researchers are developing a bullet that guides itself to a laser-illuminated target. But an expert is concerned it may be sold to the public.
Largest optical telescope created Astronomers at the Paranal observatory combine four telescope to create the world's largest virtual device with a 130m-mirror.
Chrysler is king of the Super Bowl spots Once again, Chrysler's Super Bowl ad won the hearts and minds of football fans, this time with a little help from Clint Eastwood and, of course, Detroit.
Ford calls foul on Chevy Super Bowl ad General Motors ignored a request from Ford Motor Co. and ran a humorous Chevrolet truck ad during the Super Bowl that takes a slap at Ford.
Stocks: Let the good times roll? Stocks surged last week to their highest levels in years, but there are few key economic reports slated for the week ahead to sustain the rally.
Disney employees now allowed to grow beards Mickey Mouse can finally grow that goatee he's always wanted. Until now, Disney parks and resort employees had been prohibited from growing beards and goatees. Starting Friday they may do so, so long as they're a quarter-inch or shorter.
Beat stress for less This year the end of the holidays probably didn't bring the usual stress relief; there are still worries about unemployment, a flailing housing market, and a volatile stock market, all of which may be taking a toll on your health.
New York sues banks over foreclosures The New York attorney general sued some of the nation's biggest banks on Friday, accusing them of unlawful and deceptive practices for relying on a private electronic registry that tracks mortgages.
Place your bets on Facebook's IPO -- literally Facebook has finally filed for an IPO, but it likely won't start trading for months. For those who can't wait to gamble on the stock market, bookies are accepting bets.
Facebook IPO shrinks private trading market Facebook has played a big role in the private trading markets that allow eligible investors the chance to snap up shares of hot Internet companies years before they go public.
Jobs: Obama not out of the woods yet The January jobs report contains a slew of numbers that are likely to put a twinkle in the eye of Obama campaign staffers.
Home repairs: Which jobs come first? Lean times call for budgetary triage. But while you should clearly opt for orthodontics before Disneyland, the choice is tougher when it comes to home maintenance.
Hey, Newt, What Establishment? Newt Gingrich says the Washington Establishment is out to sink his candidacy, but the age of the all mighty power broker has passed
Egypt Asked by U.S. About Reports Americans Will Be Prosecuted The U.S. State Department said it wants Egypt’s government to clarify reports that 19 Americans are among 43 people to be criminally prosecuted in Cairo in an investigation of non-governmental organizations in the country.
Weibo Platform Boosts Tudou as Web Gamers Climb: China Overnight Tudou Holdings Ltd. surged the most ever in New York, driving an index of U.S.-traded Chinese stocks to a seventh weekly gain, after the company announced an improved video platform with Weibo, a Twitter-like service with 250 million users.
Speculators Increase Bullish Wagers to 12-Week High: Commodities Speculators raised bullish bets on commodities to a 12-week high on signs that global growth will boost demand at a time when shortages are forecast for everything from copper to palladium to cocoa.
AutoTrader.com Said to Be in Talks for Initial Offering AutoTrader.com Inc., which runs a website linking buyers and sellers of new and used cars, is talking to banks about a potential initial public offering, a person with knowledge of the discussions said.
Sony, Panasonic Expect Worsening Losses as Samsung Dominates Japan’s biggest makers of phones, televisions and chips say they’ll lose about $17 billion this year, about three-quarters of what Samsung Electronics Co. will spend on research to lengthen the lead over its competitors.
B-Schools Recruit More Veterans As federal aid piles up, MBA programs like the experience soldiers bring to the study of corporate leadership
New RIM CEO Won't Revive Shares, Say Analysts The promotion of Thorsten Heins from chief operating officer to chief executive at Research in Motion is viewed on Wall Street as "cosmetic" change
Advertising: Super Bowl Commercials, From Charming to Smarmy A
that brought back its chimps dressed as humans.Risk-taking, rule-breaking ideas were as hard to find among the more than 50 Super Bowl commercials as good taste in a GoDaddy ad.
Mortgage Relief Plan Is Closer to Winning Support of 2 Key States Potential support from California and New York would come in exchange for tightening provisions in order to preserve the right to investigate past misdeeds by the banks, and stepping up oversight.
Egypt Will Try 19 Americans on Criminal Charges Egyptian authorities on Sunday referred 19 Americans and two dozen others to criminal trials as part of a politically charged investigation that has shaken the alliance between the United States and Egypt.
Syria Steps Up Crackdown After Failed U.N. Motion With efforts in the United Nations failing, the Syrian government pressed on with its crackdown as some opposition leaders said force was their only option.
Tuaregs Use Qaddafi?s Arms for Rebellion in Mali After fighting for Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, hundreds of Tuareg rebels helped themselves to some of his weapons and returned to Mali to continue a longstanding rebellion.
