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Pentagon sees progress, challenges in cyber warfare

The Pentagon says it is making progress in developing weapons for its newest battleground - cyberspace - but still faces funding, technology and policy challenges.

Coca-Cola (KO) Q1 Earnings Up 8% On Emerging Market Gains

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO), the world's largest soft-drink maker, reported first-quarter profits that topped analysts' estimates, helped by price increases and strong demand in emerging markets.

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.

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North Korea Refuses To Allow IAEA Monitors, Says It Will Launch Another Rocket With Satellite

North Korea will not allow the International Atomic Energy Agency's inspectors to examine the country's nuclear program, in retaliation to the UN's tough stand against its rocket launch.According to Japanese media, Pyongyang went a step further and said it will continue with its satellite program and will launch another rocket with a satellite in the next five years, The Telegraph reported.

Chinese one yuan coins are placed on 100 yuan banknotes in this illustrative photograph taken in Beijing

China March FDI Falls 6.1% To $11.76 Billion

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into China fell in March as investors spooked by a lingering European crisis cut down on spending.

China warns outside nations to stay out of sea dispute

Philippine President Rules Out The Possibility Of War With China

China and Philippines have said they won't escalate maritime tensions between the two nations over a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, though both appeared eager to assert their claims over the waters.

China FDI signals overseas uptick, policy seen steady

China bagged foreign direct investment at a record-setting pace in the first three months of 2012, but an easing in its monthly momentum and a difficult trade outlook will keep monetary policy poised to compensate for any dip in capital inflows.

Japan vows $60 billion to boost IMF firepower

Japan said on Tuesday it will provide $60 billion in loans to the International Monetary Fund, becoming the first non-European nation to commit money to boost the fund's financial firepower to contain the euro zone debt crisis.

India To Test Launch Missile Capable Of Targeting China And Europe

India will test launch a long-range, nuclear-capable missile this week, an exercise that could give its military the ability to target parts of northern China and eastern Europe.

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

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.

China at rare moment for reforms: central bank report

China is at a promising moment for speeding up interest rate and exchange rate reforms, the central bank's statistics department said in a report published Tuesday, following the latest move to make the Chinese currency more flexible.

Japan says to provide $60 billion in loans to IMF

U.S. Rejects Call By Iran To Ease Sanctions Ahead of Baghdad Nuclear Talks

Toner also refuted concerns by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the West is wasting time

Dangerous Medicines Exposed In China

Yet another grim development in China's ongoing battle with poor industrial and manufacturing practices -- what do you do if the pills you take make you even sicker than before?

Markets Mixed as Investors Move Cash Across Borders : Daily Markets Wrap

Asset markets across the world hit a collective reset button Monday, as investors moved their cash across continents to capitalize on different markets digesting the same morsel of news at different speeds.

Cashmere Specialist Cucinelli Launches Roadshow

There could not have been a more fitting place for Italian businessman and occasional philosopher Brunello Cucinelli to kick off the pre-listing roadshow of his eponymous clothing company than a former Dominican convent.

U.S. And China Hold Secret Cyber War Games

Last year, representatives from the State Department and the Pentagon took part in two exercises with their Chinese counterparts where they had to describe what they would do if it emerged the other side was behind the release of a sophisticated computer virus damaging national assets.

A man walks past the headquarters of IBM Japan in Tokyo

Earnings Preview: IBM’s 1Q Report Expected To Show Big Shifts to ‘Big Data’

International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM), the No. 2 computer maker, has scheduled its first-quarter earnings announcement for after Tuesday’s market close.

Syrian Opposition Meets With Russian Foreign Ministry

Leaders of the Syrian opposition met with Russian delegates in Moscow on Monday.

Dow up on defensive play while S&P flat, Nasdaq falls

The Dow rose on Monday, buoyed by big consumer staples stocks as Wall Street turned defensive, while the broader market fell as Spain's rising bond yields fed worries about Europe's debt crisis and offset optimism over a jump in retail sales.

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.

Earnings Preview: Intel’s 1Q Report To Set Chip Tone

Intel (Nasdaq: INTC), the No. 1 chipmaker, is scheduled to report first-quarter results after markets close Tuesday. As always, Intel’s report will be a bellwether for the semiconductor industry.

Iran Nuclear Talks: Round Two In Baghdad

The round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and six world powers will take place in Baghdad, Iraq late next month. Following Saturday's discussions in Turkey, Tehran agreed to hold more talks, a landmark step after years of stalled negotiations around the Islamic Republic's developing nuclear program.

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