Tokyo Governor Naoki Inose, Who Helped Bring The 2020 Olympics To The City, Resigns Over 50 Million Yen Loan Scandal
The city assembly will hold an extraordinary session Tuesday to approve the resignation and an election could be held in February.
Japan’s All Industry Activity Contracts In October; Growth In Industrial Production Slows
Industry activity in Japan, measured by the Indices of All Industry Activity, entered negative territory in October.
A'Darrin Washington, Dying Cancer Patient, Found ‘Cold To The Touch’ In Taxi After Being Wrongfully Discharged, Mother Claims [PHOTOS]
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FedEx Second-Quarter Profit Misses Estimate; Revs Drop At Biggest Unit
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Housing Starts Jump To Near Six-Year High In November
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Bitcoin Value Tumbles 50% After China Bans Yuan Deposits; Angry Investors May Have Hacked Central Bank Website In Retaliation
China has banned purchasing bitcoins with yuan, which sparked a 50 percent sell-off in the virtual currency.
Mega Millions Jackpot: Two Winning Tickets Sold In California, Georgia; 20 Tickets Win $1 Million
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US Stock Futures Suggest Upbeat Open As Markets Await FOMC Announcement; Housing Starts Data Are Due Out Before Trading Begins
It's Chair Bernanke's last Fed meeting, but stimulus is likely to remain untouched, due to the U.S.'s job shortage.
RBI, India's Central Bank, Leaves Key Rates Unchanged; Says Outlook For Global Growth Is Moderate, India's Growth To Face Headwinds
The Reserve Bank of India, in its December policy review, said outlook for global growth continues to remain moderate.
Why Did Boeing (BA) Increase Its Dividend By 50 Percent And Buy Back Shares For $10 Billion?
Amid a fierce union battle, Boeing increased its share dividend and said it would to buy back $10 billion in shares.
Citigroup, Merrill Lynch, RBS, Credit Suisse Expected To Face Civil Fraud Charges Over Selling Shoddy Mortgage-Backed Securities: Report
Citigroup, Merrill Lynch, RBS, Credit Suisse targeted by Justice Department, sources say.
Climate Change Watch: The Banana's Days May Be Numbered As Warming Prompts Insect Infestations
From Central America to Asia, warming temperatures are threatening the world's banana crops.
Is Brody Really Dead? 'Homeland' Producer Confirms The Fate Of Damian Lewis' Character, Season 4 Spoilers
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Basel III Capital Ratio Requirements Chop More Than $1 Trillion From European Bank Assets: European Banking Authority
Banks were better cushioned with capital to withstand financial losses, a new report states.
U.S. Manufacturing Boom Ongoing But Senators Urge Continued Support For Needed Education And Infrastructure Improvements
As the sector experiences its biggest boom in years, the job share held by females dropped to 27% -- the lowest rate since 1971.
Swiss Banks Seeking To Avoid US Prosecution For Helping Americans Dodge Taxes Urge US Clients To Come Clean About Secret Accounts
The banks are likely to secure a plea deal with Washington regarding tax-evasion accounts info, but some are warning their U.S. clients first.
Africa's Economic Explosion: Who Is Aliko Dangote? Nigerian Billionaire Plans $16B Investment Project Across The Continent
Nigerian Aliko Dangote plans to invest $16 billion across infrastructure projects in the energy, agricultural and construction sectors in Africa.
Credit Card Users Are Paying Down Balances A lot Faster Than They Used To
U.S. borrowers are using more rewards cards than ever and paying off their monthly balances at the highest rate since the financial crisis.
The Luxembourg Tax Break That Helps Firms Profit From Loss
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Venezuela's Rampant Inflation And Dwindling Foreign Exchange Reserves Spark Moody's Downgrade
One telling stat: Rampant inflation has stoked an underground black market for U.S. dollars, undermining tight Venezuelan currency controls.
UK Inflation Hits Four-Year-Low
Slower increases in food and energy prices caused the inflation to moderate to a multiyear low.
US Stock Futures Suggest Mixed Open As Markets Await FOMC Move Amid Strong Economic Data
The FOMC’s Wednesday announcement remains in focus as data and Fed rhetoric point to the beginning of the end for stimulus.
Gold: All Eyes on Federal Reserve December Meeting, For Stimulus Reduction Talk And 2014 Outlook
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3 Challenges Michelle Bachelet Will Face As The New President Of Chile
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Boeing To Repurchase $10B Worth Of Shares In Largest Buyback In Company History; Announces 50% Hike In Regular Dividend
Rising profits from sales of its jetliners have helped the company declare additional dividends and a record share-buyback program.
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Duval County's school board approved to change the name of Nathan B. Forrest High School.
Feds Say JPMorgan Chase (JM) Tried To Impede Madoff Case Investigation
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Twitter (TWTR) Downgraded By Two Analysts
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