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Fed Points to Risks from Europe

The Federal Reserve on Tuesday pointed to turmoil in Europe as a big risk to the U.S. economy, leaving the door open to a further easing of monetary policy even as it noted some improvement in the U.S. labor market.

Deadline Time as Japan's Olympus struggles to Survive

Former Olympus Corp CEO Michael Woodford speaks to reporters upon his arrival at Haneda airport in Tokyo

Japan's scandal-ridden Olympus Corp faces one of its biggest challenges to survive as an independent company on Wednesday, when it must meet a deadline to file its second-quarter results or be delisted from the Tokyo stock exchange.

Fed sees risks from Europe

The Federal Reserve on Tuesday pointed to turmoil Europe as a big risk to the economy, leaving the door open to a further easing of monetary policy even as it noted some improvement in the labor market.

Fed Leaves Policy Steady, Downside Risks Remain

The Federal Reserve on Tuesday left monetary policy on hold but said financial market turbulence posed threats to economic growth, leaving the door open to further easing next year.

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus: Top 4 Contenders

The highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Nexus has been released in the UK, Japan and Canada, while customers in the United States have been eagerly awaiting its release. The latest Google Android phone will runs only on the Verizon network and is rumored to be hitting stores in U.S. on Dec. 15.

Price fixing or good manners? Jury might decide

As the Department of Justice gears up for a rare criminal trial against a publicly traded company, the Taiwanese defendant wants to argue that prosecutors just don't get Asian business culture.

Japan urges EU to make more convincing efforts

Japanese Finance Minister Jun Azumi on Tuesday urged Europe to make further efforts to convince markets of its resolve to overcome the region's debt crisis and expressed caution about any potential Japan contribution to a rescue fund through the IMF.

Japan likely to pick F-35 fighter this week: media

Japan is likely to pick Lockheed Martin's F-35 fighter jets to replace its ageing fleet of F-4 Phantom fighters, reaffirming strong security ties with the United States, Japanese media reported on Tuesday.

Passersby walk in front of an electric board displaying movements of the Japanese yen's exchange rate against the U.S. dollar outside a brokerage in Tokyo

Stocks, Euro Hit as Possible Europe Downgrades Loom

Asian stocks sank on Tuesday and the euro languished near a two-month low as investors took fright at the prospect of mass euro zone sovereign ratings downgrades after the outcome of a last chance European Union summit failed to convince markets.

Greenpeace activists hold a mock party opposite the venue where the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP17) is being held, in Durban December 10, 2011.

Durban deal may do little to cool heating planet

The world is forecast to grow hotter, sea levels to rise, intense weather to wreak even more destruction and the new deal struck by governments in Durban to cut greenhouse gas emissions will do little to lessen that damage.

U.S. Auto Sales Jumped 7 Percent in November: Report

Chrysler and Hyundai led the way for strong automotive sales in the United States in October, as sales continue to rebound from recession slumps, according to analysis from the Great American Group released Monday.

U.S. Republican presidential candidate and Congressman Ron Paul

Ron Paul 2012: Why He is Right on Foreign Policy

Ron Paul's 2012 presidential aspirations are hurt by his foreign policy stance. Or so say the polls.

The Oscar awarded to Orson Welles for Best Original Screenplay for his 1941 film ''Citizen Kane'' is shown at Sotheby's in New York

Orson Welles' Citizen Kane Oscar returns to auction

Orson Welles' Oscar for writing Citizen Kane -- regarded as one of the best films ever made -- is going up for auction again later this month in a hot market for Hollywood memorabilia.

Japan's Business Group to Punish Olympus, Daio: Report

The Japan Business Federation has decided to punish scandal-tainted Olympus Corp and Daio Paper Corp on December 21, the Nikkei business daily said.

Want to be The Matrix Hero Neo: Downloading News Skills Into Brain Now Possible

What was mere fantasy a few years back could become a reality - it will soon be possible to become like Neo (of The Matrix fame), who became a kung fu master in a matter of minutes after the necessary "skills" were downloaded into his brain.

Olympus ex-CEO to meet MPs, push for Japan reform: source

The whistleblower in a $1.7 billion accounting scandal at Japan's Olympus Corp, ex-CEO Michael Woodford, plans to meet ruling-party lawmakers in Tokyo this week as he lobbies for reforms to Japanese boardrooms, a source said on Monday.

Analysis: Durban Deal May Do Little to Cool Heating Planet

Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Gregory Jaczko attends a news conference during the Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Safety in Vienna in Vienna June 21, 2011.

Provocative U.S. Nuclear Chief Faces Political Test

The embattled chief of the U.S. nuclear safety regulator found some powerful political support on Saturday ahead of Capitol Hill hearings next week that will scrutinize his bid to enact sweeping safety reforms.

Christian Bale Promotes New Movie “The Flowers of War” in China

Oscar-winning actor Christian Bale was in Beijing on Monday promoting his new movie The Flowers of War that opens on Friday in China and a week later in the U.S.

Asia Markets Close Mostly Higher Monday on Europe Hopes, But Doubts Persist

Major Southeast Asian stock markets rose on Monday on the European Union's deal to pursue stricter budget rules, but investors remained cautious and concerned about whether Europe is taking sufficient steps to resolve its debt crisis.

Analysis: Little appetite in Japan for major post-Olympus reform

Japan is unlikely to make sweeping reforms to rules on corporate governance in the wake of the Olympus Corp accounting scandal because of a largely hostile business lobby and a lack of political will to clip the wings of top executives.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs iPhone 4S: How Do They Stack up?

The highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the first Ice Cream Sandwich-powered smartphone, is expected to hit stores Dec. 15.

Former Olympus Chief Executive Michael Woodford speaks during an interview with Reuters in New York November 30, 2011.

Olympus Ex-CEO Woodford to Meet Japan MPs in Push for Corporate Reform

The whistleblower in Japan's Olympus Corp scandal, former chief executive Michael Woodford, plans to meet ruling-party lawmakers in Tokyo this week as he lobbies for reforms to Japanese boardrooms, a source said on Monday.

Jobless Greeks wait in line outside an unemployment bureau in Athens

Unemployment Fears Rise Globally: BBC Survey

People across the globe are increasingly concerned about unemployment according to a survey conducted by BBC World Service.

Former Olympus chief executive Michael Woodford leaves after meeting with members of the Justice Department and the FBI in New York

Olympus Ex-CEO to Meet with Japan Ruling Party

Olympus Corp's ousted CEO, Michael Woodford, will on Thursday meet a panel of lawmakers from Japan's ruling Democratic Party looking at ways to tighten corporate governance in the wake of the accounting scandal at the endoscope maker, a source familiar with the plan told Reuters.

Apple iPad 3 Launch: Will it be Thicker Than iPad 2?

Reports on the imminent launch of iPad 3 of Applehave given indications on the possible release date along with the features that the device may have when it is released into the market.