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U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Tuesday as persistent concerns over Europe kept investors on edge after four days of market losses.

China's trade balance faces the risk of sliding into a deficit for the first time in two decades in 2012 as export demand in Europe and the United States slumps, an academic adviser to the central bank said on Tuesday.

Gold prices on Tuesday clawed back four days of losses after ratings agencies decided not to punish the U.S. for its inability to cut the national debt.

Egyptians frustrated with military rule battled police in the streets again on Tuesday as the generals scrambled to cope with the cabinet's proffered resignation after bloodshed that has jolted plans for Egypt's first free election in decades.

Approximately 39 million tourists will have visited Las Vegas by the end of 2011, according to forecasts from tourism officials. If the prediction does hold good, then this will be only the second time in history that the mark will be reached.

U.S. stock index futures were higher on Tuesday, indicating a market rebound following four days of losses, although persistent concerns over Europe kept investors on edge.

Ron Paul has surged in two recent polls of Iowa Republicans, challenging the front-runners and making it clear that he will be a contender in January's caucuses.

Among other points, Rugen hints at Deborah Bradley's, Lisa's mother, mobile phone and says that it could be the one object capable of answering several questions in the case.

An orchestra conductor is a lead plaintiff in a case challenging U.S. Congress' authority to remove celebrated works from the public domain.

Google officially opened its new music store to the U.S. public on Nov.16, thereby putting the search giant's service in direct competition with Apple's iTunes and Amazon's MP3 services.

The fight for the 2012 tax season has begun among the companies who provide tax services -- H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) and Intuit Inc. (INTU).

Stock markets put in gains Tuesday after a heavy session of losses the previous day, though the respite from worries over U.S. and European government debt looked only temporary.

Three Former Synthes Inc. officials Monday were sentenced to jail for the unapproved medical trials of a bone-cement drug in spinal surgeries that left three people dead.

U.S. private equity giant Blackstone Group expects to invest roughly $500 million to $720 million a year in India over the next few years.

Stock index futures pointed to a mixed open on Wall Street on Tuesday following the previous session's sharp losses, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.49 percent, Dow Jones futures up 0.21 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.17 percent at 0831 GMT.

Asian shares edged down Tuesday as fears about the ability of politicians on either side of the Atlantic to tackle huge debt burdens sapped investors' confidence in the outlook for Western economies.

Boeing warned Monday that Pentagon cuts forced by the failure of the congressional super committee may lead it to review the future of its military plane plant in Wichita, Kan.

U.S. regulators have informed Bank of America's board that the company could face public enforcement action if they aren't satisfied with recent steps taken to strengthen the bank, The Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the situation.

Focus Media Holding Ltd , a U.S.-listed Chinese company, said a short-seller's report accusing it of overstating its assets was completely untrue, and it would make a statement refuting the allegations before U.S. markets open on Tuesday.

U.S. regulators have informed Bank of America's board that the company could face public enforcement action if they are not satisfied with recent steps taken to strengthen the bank, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the situation.

The Egyptian military and police have allegedly been using tear gas that could cause acute damage to the lungs, liver, and heart, and increase the risk of miscarriage. Apart from its detrimental side effects, the gas canisters were at least five years past the expiry date.