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Rosy numbers on Spain's GDP have analysts cheering. That may be premature.

Three people were killed and 79 wounded in a bomb and knife attack at a train station in the far western region of China on Wednesday.

Alstom is evaluating GE's $16.9 billion offer for its energy arm, but left the door open for a rival bid from Germany's Siemens.

The FOMC announcement scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, GDP data and employment numbers should influence markets.

The economies of China and India have grown twice as fast as the U.S. since 2005, the World Bank said.

The former German chancellor's actions illustrate why Russia's role as Europe's energy provider is making it difficult for the EU to impose sanctions.

If Britain keeps this up, it's going to replace Germany as the "strong man" of Europe.

The Europeans, unlike the Americans, are not hitting the head of Russia's state-owned oil company, Rosneft, with sanctions.

To check smartphone/tablet suits against rivals, the EU ruled that Motorola Mobility had broken EU law by taking such action against Apple.

Earnings from major corporations across various sectors, and their bellwether stocks, should influence the trading session.

Chelsea could come to regret their defensive tactics in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal against Atletico Madrid.

Ukraine has been trying to secure alternative supplies to those from Russia's Gazprom since Moscow annexed Crimea last month.

The European Union is also expected to add targets to its Russia sanctions list on Monday.

While Asian markets fretted about Ukraine and rising oil prices, markets in US and Europe are buoyed by M&A buzz.

It has been almost six years since Metallica released its thrashy return-to-form studio album "Death Magnetic."

Arsenal have a great opportunity to strengthen their claim for a Champions League place at home to a struggling Newcastle United side.

Obama continues to seek unity - and stronger measures - vs. Moscow.

Manager Brendan Rodgers will likely have a hefty war chest at his disposal, with some reports indicating a budget between £50 to £60 million and Merseyside appears keen on strengthening nearly every position.

Russia's currency was downgraded Friday by S&P, and the rating may sink lower if further sanctions are imposed.

Merkel added that the EU and G-7 nations would consider part two of a potentially three-stage sanction punishment process.

President Barack Obama said he will press European allies to impose more sanctions if Russia steps up action in Ukraine.