Muammar Gaddafi's daughter Aisha Gaddafi described as the Claudia Schiffer of North Africa by the Arabic press could have easily graced the pages of Vogue magazine but she opted for a role to further her father's cause.
Personal spending in the US rose more than expected in February while income increased less than expected, indicating that the average consumer is growing more confident about the economic recovery.
US stocks opened higher in early trade on Monday, with the S&P 500 Index gaining 2.49 points, or 0.19 percent, to trade at 1,315.76. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 18.31 points, or 0.15 percent, to trade at 12,238.90. The Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 0.28 percent.
U.S. stocks gained for the third consecutive day on Friday as investors shook off global fears and focused instead on upbeat earnings.
Nintendo's 3D gaming console is now available in stores in the US.
US stocks rose for the third consecutive session as investors shook off global fears and focused instead on upbeat earnings.
US stocks are up on Friday, en route to end positive for the third consecutive session, as investors shrug off global concerns.
US stocks rallied on Friday on positive economic data and another good earnings report from the technology sector.
Australian defense minister Stephen Smith has apologized to his Afghan counterpart after footage of racial abuse involving Australian troops in Afghanistan were aired by television channels.
Shares of companies active in Friday's early trade are: Research In Motion, Finish Line, Accenture, JetBlue Airways, Holly, Western Refining, Embraer, Hitachi, SYNNEX and HealthSpring.
Futures on major U.S. stock indices continued to point to a higher opening on Friday after government data showed that US economic activity grew at a 3.1 percent annual rate in the fourth quarter.
US stocks ended higher on Thursday as investors are shrugged off bad news and focused on some positive developments from the US corporate sector.
The United States is staging high-profile submarine exercises in the Arctic Ocean this month as evidence mounts that global warming will lead to more mining, oil production, shipping and fishing in the world's last frontier.
US stocks continued to rally on Thursday as investors are shrugging off the bad news and focusing on the positive developments from the US corporate sector.
Shares of companies active in Thursday's early trade are: Red Hat, IMAX, Steelcase, Micron Technology, Best Buy, Salesforce.com, Paychex, Hologic, H.B. Fuller Co. and Northern Oil & Gas.
U.S. stocks advanced in early trade on Thursday after official data showed that applications for jobless benefits fell more than expected last week, recording a drop for a second consecutive week.
The applications for jobless benefits in the U.S. fell more than expected last week, recording a drop for a second consecutive week.
At least four US airlines have reduced their capacity plans for 2011 largely due to the high oil price.
US stocks defied odds on Wednesday to close slightly positive. The S&P 500 index climbed 3.77 points, or 0.29 percent, to close at 1,297.54. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied 67.39 points, or 0.56 percent, to end at 12,086.02. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.54 percent.
Japan, which is grappling with the impact of March 11 earthquake and the resultant tsunami, may be pushed towards a recession, an expert told IBTimes.
Radiation from the damaged Japan nuclear plant reaches U.S.. EPA, which is monitoring the radioactive substances and isotopes, assures that it is far below levels of concerns.
US stocks defied odds on Wednesday to close slightly positive.
