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HSBC gave its starkest warning to date that new regulations might force it to leave Britain and said its U.S. bad debts had jumped as more homeowners stopped payments on their mortgages.

Thousands of student protestors marched to London's Trafalgar Square on Wednesday against the government's plan to cut university funding.

HTC released its Sensation XL with Beats Audio in the UK market on Oct. 6. Despite not hitting the U.S. shores officially, the HTC Sensation XL with its huge 4.7-inch screen is expected to give tough competition to Apple Inc.'s iPhone 4S worldwide.

London-based jeweler Graff Diamonds plans to raise about $1 billion in a Hong Kong listing next year, a move that could fund expansion in Asia and capitalize on booming gem prices.

The Greek nation has had a vastly different history and trajectory from the dominant countries of Western Europe.

Sachin Tendulkar missed his much-anticipated 100th century but his contribution of 76 runs helped India beat West Indies by five wickets.

Chipmaker Nvidia Corp, rushing to stake out more territory in tablets and smartphones, said its new Tegra 3 processor delivers up to three times the graphics performance of its predecessor and uses 61 percent less power.

European shares looked set to follow Asian equities higher Wednesday and the euro steadied after Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said he would resign, raising hopes the debt-ridden country would proceed with reforms that may keep Europe's debt crisis from spreading.

A private investigator hired by Rupert Murdoch's News of the World carried out undercover surveillance of Prince William during the time when the newspaper was investigated for hacking his voicemail, reports claimed on Tuesday.

When artists break free from the bands that have always defined them to take up solo careers, some celebrate their emancipation with radical musical departures. Others adhere to the old group's sound as much as possible, either out of fear, habit, or a desire to prove once and for all that they were the brains of the band.

Weight Watchers International, Inc. saw its third-quarter revenue jump 29.6 percent from the prior-year period and net income nearly double, as its online business surged.

Silvio Berlusconi is expected to quit within a week, if not days.

Now that the two biggest U.S. booksellers are solidly in the tablet market, investors and consumers can reach two solid conclusions: Apple’s market share will decrease and prices will start falling.

Mark Zuckerberg has been deemed less powerful than Bill Gates by Forbes' list of the World's Most Powerful People.

Nairobi Securities Exchange has launched two stock indexes in conjunction with FTSE Group, and said on Tuesday it planned to start one for Treasury bonds next year.

Robert Pattinson doing the press rounds for “Breaking Dawn” film.

McDonald's Corp reported a bigger-than-expected rise in worldwide October sales at established restaurants as it continues to outperform competitors in an uncertain global economy.

International Business Times spoke to a Greek native for her personal view on the crisis.

A federal judge blocked a U.S. rule requiring tobacco companies to display graphic images on cigarette packs, such as a man exhaling cigarette smoke through a hole in his throat.

Arsenal and Real Madrid are the most likely destinations for Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila.

In the latest turn of events involving the upcoming January transfer window, Merseyside club Everton has been linked to Italy and Juventus striking legend Alessandro Del Piero, who is expected to leave Juventus free of charge.