Tornadoes, thunderstorms continue in Oklahoma, Kansas, 6 killed
Tornadoes and thunderstorms continued their fury on middle America on Tuesday, killing six people in Oklahoma and Kansas, barely 36 hours after the deadliest Joplin tornado that killed 116 people and turned a small Missouri town into a disaster zone. Here are some tips to remain safe during a tornado.
Bad sixth inning for Colon spells loss for Yankees
A five-run 6th inning doomed the New York Yankees last night as the Toronto Blue Jays rode a bases-clearing double by J.P. Arencibia to a 7-3 victory.
Jewish leftists interrupt Netanyahu’s speech
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech on Monday to the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) was interrupted by pro-Palestine protesters who heckled him and criticized Israeli policies.
Stock futures rebound after selloff, crude oil rises
Stock index futures rose on Tuesday, with higher oil prices leading a rebound from a steep sell-off in the previous session that sent stocks to their lowest close in a month.
Microsoft's Ballmer hints at features in Windows 8, set for release in 2012
Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer confirmed on Monday, that the company's next generation of Windows systems will be released in 2012 and new Windows phone with 500 additional features will be launched in Japan at the end of this year.
Glencore stuck below offer price on day one
Commodities trader Glencore's shares were stuck under water on their first day of official trade, dashing hopes of a strong start after it set a mid-range flotation price for London's largest ever offering.
Twitter traffic up 22% as footballer Ryan Giggs' affair turns up heat
More than 75,000 Twitter users have gone gaga about footballer Ryan Giggs' illicit affair with a former Miss Wales Imogen Thomas.
Why Israel refuses 1967 borders?
United States President Barack Obama, as part of the Middle East peace speech on Thursday, called for two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, which would be based on the 1967 accords.
Harold Camping: I don't know what you mean by the word repent
Harold Camping's hubristic claim that the Second Coming of Jesus will transpire on May 21st has bombed but the octogenarian is far from being fazed as revised with aplomb the apocalyptic date, resetting it for Oct. 21, 2011.
Latest update from TEPCO
The operation of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant was suspended by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, as there were meltdowns of fuel rods at three of the plant's reactors from the damage after the earthquake and tsunami, the company confirmed on Tuesday.
Toyota denies Japan output to return to 90 percent in June
Toyota Motor Corp <7203.T> denied media reports on Tuesday that its vehicle production in Japan would recover to 90 percent of pre-quake levels in June, higher than the 70 percent it had flagged on May 11.
Bob Dylan turns seventy (PHOTOS)
Legendary American singer and songwriter Bob Dylan turns 70 years Tuesday, with 34 studio albums, more than 500 songs and 3000 concerts to his name.
Yandex IPO raises $1.3 billion, more than expected
Russian Internet company Yandex NV raised 19 percent more than expected on Monday in the sector's biggest U.S. initial public offering since Google Inc went public in 2004.
Greek default would hit others in euro zone
A Greek debt default would hurt other peripheral euro zone states and could push Portugal and Ireland into junk territory, Moody's said on Tuesday, warning it would classify most forms of restructuring as a default.
Sudan’s town Abyei set on fire by armed looters
Armed looters set ablaze parts of Sudan's disputed Abyei border town, days after the UN asked the North-Sudanese troops to seize it on Monday.
Japan keeps overall econ assessment, cuts capex view
Japan's government maintained its overall view that the economy remained weak in the aftermath of the March earthquake, but downgraded its assessment of capital spending in a monthly report published on Tuesday.
Sony shares rebound on forecast; more hacking emerges
Sony Corp bounced from two-month lows after the electronics conglomerate said this year's operating profit would match last year's, easing worries about the impact of the March earthquake.
Microbes march speeded up to clean oil spills, uranium
Microbes may be used more easily to generate energy, scientists said on Monday after a study figured out how they naturally let off tiny electrical charges.
More trouble for Strauss-Kahn as his DNA matches on maid's clothes
Investigators have found matching DNA of former IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn with the clothes of the hotel maid who accused him of attempted rape.
Hillary Clinton and William Hague stress on US-UK bond
The relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States is unique and indispensable, said British Foreign Secretary William Hague.
Under water Glencore shares inch higher on day one
Shares in commodities trader Glencore ticked higher on their first day of official trade but remained below their offer level, dashing hopes of a strong start after the group set a mid-range flotation price.
Greek default would hurt banks, other EZ peripherals
A Greek debt default would hurt the country's credit rating as well as its banks and would likely affect other peripheral euro zone countries, Moody's said in a statement assessing the impact of a possible default.
Two top China Wal-Mart executives quit
Two top executives have quit Wal-Mart Stores Inc's China business, leaving a leadership vacuum in country earmarked as having strategic importance for the U.S. retailer.
European debt crisis fears keep markets on edge
Financial markets regained some poise on Tuesday but recouped only a little ground from the battering inflicted a day earlier by fears that the euro zone debt crisis is heading for a new, more dangerous phase.
Japan economy view unchanged in May
Japan's government on Tuesday kept its assessment of the overall economy unchanged in May but downgraded its view on capital spending after the March earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis damaged supply chains and production activity.
Palestinian PM recovering after heart operation
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad suffered a heart attack and underwent an operation in Texas on Monday.
Glencore ticks higher in first day of official trade
Shares in commodities trader Glencore ticked higher in their first day of official trade but remained well below the offer price, dashing hopes shares would rise after it set a mid-range flotation price.
Toshiba cautious on nuclear, eyes renewables
Toshiba Corp said it may need to push back by several years a target to capture 39 orders for nuclear reactors and that it would expand sales in renewables, amid tighter safety standards in the wake of the crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.
Sony shares rise 2 percent on relief worst might be over
Sony Corp bounced from two-month lows on expectations it might have put its troubles behind it after the electronics conglomerate said this year's operating profit would match last year's, easing worries about the impact of the March earthquake.
Dollar firm, Asian markets steady but Europe woes persist
The dollar held firm on Tuesday and stocks in Asia steadied but the euro remained on the defensive on worries that the euro zone's debt crisis was deepening and could spread to heavyweights such as Spain.
