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Stock index futures rise; Microsoft eyed

Stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street on Tuesday, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.2 percent, Dow Jones futures up 0.1 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.1 percent at 0818 GMT.

China trade surplus jumps to highest in 4 months

China posted its biggest trade surplus in four months in April, swinging from a trade deficit in the first quarter, as senior Chinese and U.S. officials sought to resolve disputes over trade and other policy differences.

U.S. Sees 'Disappeared' People as China Notes Human Rights Progress

The issue of 'detained and disappeared' people in China as raised by the United States as well as the 'enormous progress' on human rights a Chinese official said was taking place were mentioned among broader economic talks between the U.S. and China on Monday.

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Beijing Brawl as Apple debuts iPad 2 [PHOTOS]

An Apple Store employee and a customer got into a fight amid the launch of the new iPad2 in China, making for the most intense debut of the iPad in any country.

Price hikes boost McDonald's April sales

McDonald's Corp posted a better-than-expected 6 percent rise in April sales at established restaurants, helped by menu price increases that helped offset higher costs for beef and other ingredients.

Pakistan PM's speech on Osama bin Laden situation (FULL-TEXT)

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani addressed his country's Parliament on the Osama bin Laden operation in Abbottabad.

Gold Prices Rise in Euro as Rising Dollar Hits Commodity Rally, Silver Holds 26% Down

The Silver Price rallied to $38.00 at Monday's London Fix – rising over 11% from Friday lunchtime's Fix – before also slipping back to trade 26% below late April's 3-decade record.

McDonald's April same-restaurant sales rise 6 percent

McDonald's Corp posted a 6 percent rise in April sales at established restaurants, helped by price increases that mitigated the impact of higher costs for beef and other ingredients.

OECD indicator flags improved outlook in China, U.S.

The growth outlook in major industrialized nations is diverging with activity improving in North America, China and Russia and moderating in most European countries, the OECD's leading indicator for March showed on Monday.

Violent clash over Apple iPad 2 in China reveals growing threat of scalpers

The Apple iPad 2 frenzy in China took a violent turn when a scuffle broke out between a customer and an Apple Store employee, leaving four people injured.

China banks must restrict shadowing activities: regulator

Chinese banks must restrict shadowing activities and bring off-balance-sheet trust loans back onto their books to help ward off possible risk, the country's top banking regulator said on Monday.

Angry Birds developer eyes IPO in 3-4 years: report

Rovio, the developer of the Angry Birds mobile game eyes an initial public offering in three to four years, its chief marketing officer was quoting as saying in a Finnish business daily on Monday.

Hurricane hits China food factory, 4 killed

A hurricane struck the Foshan City in Guangdong Province in southern China for the second time in a month on Friday, killing 4 people and injuring 17 others.

Oil's slide may be a mixed blessing

After all the angst over pricey oil and the threat it posed to the global economy, it is hard to see the recent slide as anything but a welcome reprieve.

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Fight breaks out in China amid iPad 2 launch [PHOTOS]

A Chinese man says he saw a fight between an Apple store employee and a customer amid a frenzy to buy the newly launched iPad 2.

The iPad 2 with a Smart Cover is shown in use in the demonstration area after the iPad 2 launch during an Apple event in San Francisco

Four injured in China Apple store melee over iPad 2: report

Four person were injured in scuffles that broke out at a Beijing Apple store after the iPad 2 went on sale on Friday in the country.

Who is Jon Huntsman? The Story of a Missionary Turned Ambassador

Most people know Jon Huntsman, Jr. as a possible Republican candidate for the 2012 presidential race and the former ambassador to China.

China Spying on U.S. Report: 57 Federal Prosecutions in Last 4 Years

The U.S. federal government has prosecuted nearly 60 individuals since 2008 related to the transfer of U.S.-based information to China, according to report.

Apple iPad 2 winds its way back to China amid frenzied reception from customers and scalpers

Apple iPad 2 mania gripped China as customers and scalpers formed serpentine queues outside at Apple's four stores in Beijing and Shanghai.

Volcker warns of danger from U.S. deficits

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker warned on Friday that trillion-dollar deficits posed a threat to the stability of the U.S. economy and the dollar, and said he is frustrated by the gridlock in Washington.

Oil gutted in record weekly drop

Oil fell on Friday to cap a frenzied trading week that sliced prices by a record of more than $16 a barrel on demand worries and a move by investors to slash commodities exposures.

Foxconn Brazil iPad deal facing barriers: reports

Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn wants to begin assembling iPads in Brazil by July, but it is still seeking tax breaks and other government concessions as part of an investment plan that could be worth up to $12 billion, Brazilian media reported on Friday.

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