Banks discuss new Greek rollover plan
European banks and finance officials are discussing a proposal to replace existing Greek debt with a different type of bond to get around ratings agencies' reservations about a planned rollover, two senior European banking sources said on Friday.
Political ads on TV to rise in 2012 elections
A no caps policy on political ads sees unprecedented rise in broadcast revenues.
Google at the center of antitrust probes: source
Google Inc found itself at the center of multiple government investigations on Thursday into whether it is using its dominance in search advertising to scotch competition.
Usher wants Pippa to model his lingerie line
Usher wants Pippa the new hot media darling to model his designer underwear
Lulzsec site taken down momentarily by DoS attack
Lulzsec.com, the notorious warship of the infamous Lulzsec had broken down for a while in this morning, after suffering from heavy DoS fire from unknown attackers.
Gay Marriage Bill Enters Another Closed-Door Debate Friday, Albany New York
Legislators left the Capitol late Thursday night with another day of inaction. The Senate's Republican majority is scheduled to meet behind closed doors at 10 a.m. on Friday, then go into open session
Welcome to POSCO country: India's fight for investors
For eight-year-old Rakesh Bardhan, it is protest time.
Arsenal reject latest Barcelona bid for Fabregas
Barcelona's long-standing pursuit of Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas is set to continue after the Catalan club had a reported bid rejected for the Span international.
Oil below $107, impact of IEA release fades
Oil's sharp sell-off paused n Friday as the impact of a surprise announcement of emergency fuel stocks from consumer nations faded.
Exclusive: Banks, officials nearing Greek bond plan
European banks and finance officials are nearing a proposal to roll over banks' holdings of Greek sovereign debt without prompting ratings agencies to declare a default, two senior European banking sources said on Friday.
How can iPhone5 rule the smartphone market?
Apple’s next generation iPhone— iPhone 5 which is rumoured to launch in september this year, can rule the smartphone mart, if it walks in, with the following features in it.
Prominent Indonesian Migrant fears Jakarta's inaction on Saudi beheading
Indonesian migrant labor advocates and analysts say they don't just blame Saudi Arabia for the controversial beheading of 54-year-old Ruyati binti Sapubi. They blame their native Indonesia, for not taking strong enough measures to protect its nation's migrant workers from abuse.
Oil recovers to $107, IEA release impact fades
Oil's deep sell-off paused on Friday as the impact of a surprise announcement of an emergency stocks release faded.
New York Lawmakers to Take up Gay Marriage, Work Hard on Bill
The Gay Marriage Bill is still priority on the agenda of the New York State Senate, which met till late Thursday night to come closer to a conclusions on the believed to be pivotal bill for the national Lesbian, Gay, Bi- and Transsexual movement.
Gay Pride Google Doodle exists but it's in the closet
Google makes doodles to celebrate all kinds of significant events, and this month also happens to be Gay Pride Month. So Google decided to put a doodle to it - just not so conspicuously.
Gay Pride Google Doodle exists but it's in the closet
Google makes doodles to celebrate all kinds of significant events, and this month also happens to be Gay Pride Month. So Google decided to put a doodle to it - just not so conspicuously.
Apple iPhone to flaunt a dual LED flash
The latest rumor about Apple’s iPhone5 features is, a dual LED flash with Taiwan-based LED packaging firms Everlight Electronics, Edison Opto and Lite-On Technology being pinpointed as potential suppliers.
Apple files patent suit against Samsung in South Korea
Apple Inc has filed a lawsuit in South Korea, claiming Samsung Electronics Co Ltd infringed upon several patents, a court official said on Friday, in the companies' latest legal tussle over smartphone and tablet devices.
Oil rebounds as markets await IEA emergency stocks
Brent crude rebounded to $108 on Friday from its lowest settlement since February as traders gauged how much supply would reach the market from an IEA-coordinated release of emergency oil stockpiles.
Risk retention crucial to housing reform: Treasury
Regulators want to ensure mortgage lenders retain some of the risk on loans they originate, as it is crucial to strengthen the housing finance system, a top Treasury official said on Friday.
Jimmer Fredette is the 10th Sacramento king (PHOTOS)
Former Brigham Young University guard and basketball star Jimmer Fredette has been finally chosen as an NBA participant, after scoring a 28.9 points per game in the last season.
China's Wen says prices under control: report
China Premier Wen Jiabao sounded his most upbeat note this year on Beijing's fight against inflation, saying he expects price pressures to decline steadily even as the country keeps up its brisk economic growth.
EU leaders appoint Draghi ECB president until 2019
European Union leaders have formally appointed Italy's Mario Draghi to be the next president of the European Central Bank, draft conclusions from the EU summit showed on Friday.
Wall Street reverses sharp sell-off after Greek deal
Stocks closed way off session lows on Thursday on news Greece agreed to a five-year austerity plan, but lingering economic uncertainty ultimately drove the S&P 500 lower, keeping a downward trend in place.
Exclusive: Deutsche's firing of top trader sparks probe
In the fall of 2009, Deutsche Bank quietly fired one of its top derivative traders in London after a colleague in New York complained about finding substantial trading anomalies in a multibillion dollar portfolio of high-risk credit default swaps managed by the German-based bank, Reuters has learned.
Ryan Dunn death: Jackass star died in fatal car crash but his legacy will live on (A TRIBUTE)
Jackass star Ryan Dunn has died in a fatal car crash last Monday, but his death will not put an end to his rich legacy.
Tsunami Warning for Alaska Coast After Two Massive Earthquakes
Two massive earthquakes hit Alaska's remote Aleutian Islands later afternoon on Thursday.
HSBC can expect July ruling in Madoff trustee suit
HSBC Holdings PLC will have to wait until the end of July to hear whether or not a U.S. judge allows the Madoff firm trustee to proceed with a $9 billion lawsuit accusing the bank of enabling the massive fraud.
Ford slides, Toyota surges in key quality survey
Trouble with new technologies including a clunky control system for its radios pounded Ford Motor Co's ranking in a closely watched quality ranking, just a year after the U.S. brand led its mass-market rivals.
[PHOTOS] Ryan Dunn Dead: Shocking Car Crash Pictures
Ryan Dunn, best known for his role in the 'Jackass' series, died in a car crash early Monday as he sped along a Pennsylvania highway and had surpassed the legal blood alcohol limit.