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'Battlefield 3' Shoots to the Top of Gaming Charts (PHOTOS)

Battlefield 3 becomes the fastest selling game of 2011 as it sells 5 million copies in its first week.

Cyber Attacks on Chemical and Defense Industries Traced Back to Man in China

North American pollution causes wheat production in Europe

Multiple Fortune 100 companies were the victims of a coordinated series of cyber attacks dubbed Nitro, says security firm Symantec Corp. At least 48 firms - all of which are involved in the chemical and defense industries - were subject to the attack, which has been traced back to a computer system owned by a man in his twenties working out of northern China.

New cyber attack targets chemical firms

At least 48 chemical and defense companies were victims of a coordinated cyber attack that has been traced to a man in China, according to a new report from security firm Symantec Corp.

Apple Drops Out of Top U.S. Smartphone Spot: HTC Takes the Lead

HTC is the top smartphone maker in the U.S., and now they are bringing a 4G device to AT&T.

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Who Are the Nominees for the 2011 FIFA Ballon d’Or World Player of the Year?

Here is the list of the nominees for the 2011 FIFA Ballon d’Or World Player of the Year.

888 sees strong year as Britons turn to online gaming

888 Holdings Plc expects 2011 earnings to be significantly ahead of current market estimates as British consumers preferred staying back home, watching TV and gambling online amid an economic slowdown.

Kate Middleton Voted Best-Dressed Woman: The Duchess’ Impeccable Style Moments (PHOTOS)

Kate Middleton’s fashion sense has been an inevitable topic of interest since her marrying into Britain’s royal family on April 29 this year that gave the United Kingdom its Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine Middleton.

Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (NBIX, LEAP, WINN, NPSP, CSIQ, EXEL, PWAVD, CAVM, CDZI, GEOY)

The top after-market NASDAQ stock market gainers are: Neurocrine Biosciences, Leap Wireless International, Winn-Dixie Stores, NPS Pharmaceuticals, and Canadian Solar. The top after-market NASDAQ stock market losers are: Exelixis, Powerwave Technologies, Cavium, Cadiz, and GeoEye.

A supervisor inspects as employees make electronic parts at a factory in Suining

China PMI in Surprise Fall to Lowest Point Since 2009

China's big manufacturers ran at their slowest pace in October since early 2009, purchasing managers' data shows, though signs of a bounce-back at smaller firms and a sharp fall in factory-gate prices suggest no swift change to interest rates.

Analysts work in a watch and warning center of a cyber security defense lab at the Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls, Idaho

New Cyber Attack Targets Chemical Firms: Symantec

At least 48 chemical and defense companies were victims of a coordinated cyber attack that has been traced to a man in China, according to a new report from security firm Symantec Corp.

UNESCO Admits Palestine, and U.S. Freezes Funds

The United States announced to stop financial contribution to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation after the UN body voted to admit Palestine as its full member, which the Obama administration termed as regrettable and premature.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) researchers use advanced modeling and simulation equipment as they work on the DHS Control Systems Security Program (CSSP) in this handout photo taken April 28, 2010 at the Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls, Id

World Conference Seeks Cooperation on Cyberspace Threats

Ministers, tech executives and Internet activists from around the world gather in London on Tuesday to discuss how to tackle security threats and crime on the Internet without stifling economic opportunities or freedom of speech.

Spurned Wife Pulled Car Handbrake to Cause Freakish Accident That Killed Husband

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. The wrath of jilted women has often resulted in gruesome killings of partners. Now, in a freakish case, a UK woman has gone on trial for killing her husband by pulling the handbrake of the car he was driving at 60 miles per hour and causing a fatal crash.

Surging Brazil to Soon Overtake UK as World 6th Biggest Economy

At year-end, Brazil’s GDP is expected to hit $2.44 trillion, just a hair above the $2.43 trillion figure for the UK.

The History of Halloween: Why we do What we do on Oct. 31

We have a lot of Halloween traditions, but what is the history of Halloween and why do we dress up, carve jack-o-lanterns, and go trick-or-treating?

Justin Bieber rounds off MTV Europe awards lineup

Canadian pop star Justin Bieber has been added to the line-up for the MTV Europe Music Awards in Belfast on Sunday, when he will join his girlfriend and host for the night, actress and singer Selena Gomez.

Adele Throat Cancer Rumors are '100% False' [VIDEO]

Adele has a hemorrhaged vocal chord -- not a life-threatening condition

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

Investors Cut Stocks, Buy U.S. Debt in October: Reuters Poll

Investors were so concerned that euro zone leaders would not reach agreement on solving the debt crisis in October that they cut equity holdings to the second lowest level in 12 months, Reuters polls showed on Monday.

UK Prime Minister Threatens to Cut Aid to Nations Which Ban Homosexuality

According to reports, of the 54 nations of the Commonwealth, three-fourths (41) have laws which ban homosexuality.

Jon Corzine, outgoing chairman and chief executive officer of MF Global Holdings

NY Fed Suspends MF Global, Deal on Future Nears

The New York Fed suspended MF Global from conducting new business with the central bank on Monday and its shares were suspended, as the troubled brokerage nears a deal on its future.

Do Short Men Rule The World?

To augment his stature, Sarkozy has stood on boxes, foot-stools, even on his tippy-toes and reportedly even demanded to be photographed only among other short (or shorter) people

Dalliance With 'Ruby' Earns Berlusconi a Place in U.S. Report on Human Trafficking

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been named in the U.S. State Department's Trafficking in Persons 2011 report, for his alleged sexual exploits with an underage girl.

UK facing disturbing number of cyber attacks

British government and industry computer systems are facing a disturbing number of cyber attacks, including a recent serious assault on the Foreign Office's network, the head of Britain's communications spy agency said on Monday.

Transfer Rumor: Manchester United to Lose £10m Priced Pair to Tottenham in January Transfer Window?

Harry Redknapp is currently pursuing two of United’s most experienced players.

Barclays profit up, investment bank pain continues

Barclays Plc's underlying quarterly profit rose 5 percent from a year ago as lower charges for bad debt at the British bank offset a third consecutive sharp fall in investment banking revenue.

The headquarters of the European Central Bank (ECB) is pictured in Frankfurt

ECB Doomed to Bigger Crisis Role Despite Itself

Ask senior European Union policymakers in private what can stop the euro zone's festering sovereign debt crisis and the answer is the European Central Bank.