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Travel demand by an increasingly affluent Chinese population is set to soar long-term, a huge business opportunity for both countries' carriers.

New details about Kylo Ren’s crossguard lightsaber and his name in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” have been revealed by the director.

The People's Bank of China also dismissed speculation of a drop of 10 percent in the yuan as “groundless.”

French authorities launched air-and-sea search operations last week around Reunion Island after a wing flap washed up on its shores last month.

China's decision to devalue the currency on Tuesday sparked fears of a "currency war" and roiled global financial markets.

A recovery in energy and technology stocks helped stage a comeback on Wall Street after the blue-chip index plunged more than 270 points in morning trading.

"We hope this will make our products easier to sell,” a Wenzhou businessman says. But analysts say the benefits may be limited.

Despite increasing customer dissatisfaction, the airline industry is hardly affected, a report shows.

"It’s appalling that a global brand has allowed a T-shirt like this to be produced and sold in store," said one customer.

The layoffs will include 700 workers at Kraft's corporate headquarters in Northfield, Illinois, in a measure aimed at cutting $1.5 billion from the company's budget by 2017.

A $300 million undersea cable project aims to speed data between the New York and London financial hubs.

"Inadequate training and racial bias" among officers placed in schools can lead to deadly consequences, justice advocates said.

While American lawmakers cry foul over supposed currency manipulation, China is actually moving to align more with global free-market standards.

Cast members Peter Dinklage and Natalie Dormer spoke about “Game of Thrones” while filming of the show continues.

McDonald's Mobile, launched in San Diego and New York City, is an effort to keep pace with other fast-food chains.

The “Winds of Winter” author George R.R. Martin talked about being inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien and writing the ending of his book series.

China, the world's second-largest economy, surprised investors and depreciated the yuan further Wednesday to revive its slowing economy.

Items such as a package of noodles and a luggage tag were likely not from a Malaysia Airlines jet, but officials were glad people were looking. 

The Chinese e-commerce giant posted quarterly sales that missed Wall Street forecasts as sales growth declined to its slowest pace in more than three years.

Kylie Jenner and Tyga, who have not publicly spoken out about their relationship, are planning to tell the world about their love with their first public kiss.

Widodo's choice of ministers defied expectations and may surprise critics who say he has not been the robust leader they had hoped for.

Families of those on board the missing plane have yet again raised doubts over Malaysia's handling of the search.

The Conservative government spent $30 million to promote tar sands exports and quash environmental opposition, the Guardian reports.

Proceeds from the sale are expected to help Pearson turn around the company’s education business.

The yuan fell again Wednesday to a four-year low, triggering concerns of a currency war as other export-oriented economies rush to react to China's move.

China's central bank sought to reassure financial markets on Wednesday that it was not embarking on a steady depreciation.

An alliance of mainly U.S.-based stock traders and computer hackers in Ukraine made as much as $100 million in illegal profits over five years after stealing confidential corporate press releases, U.S. authorities said on Tuesday.

A stronger dollar has many advantages, but it may not be such a good thing for the still-recovering U.S. economy. 

The synopsis for Season 6 of "Shameless" teases chilling new storyline for the Gallagher clan.