IBT Staff Reporter

Thousands of red-shirted anti-government protesters massed on Monday by a military base in Bangkok where the premier has his temporary headquarters, as he resisted their demands for fresh elections.

Tens of thousands of protesters pressed ahead with a mass street rally in Bangkok on Monday after Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva rebuffed their demand for elections at a time of heightened political tension.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected on Monday any curbs on Jewish settlement in and around Jerusalem, defying Washington in Israel's deepening crisis with U.S. President Barack Obama's administration.

Sales of existing homes in Canada dipped for a second straight month in February, but remained high on a year-over-year basis, as the market may be moving into more balanced conditions, data showed on Monday.

U.S. home-builder sentiment fell unexpectedly in March, hit by lack of credit for new projects and a flood of foreclosed properties, the National Associati 536870913 1869488239

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Monday he would stay on as leader of the Labour Party even if it fails to win a majority at an election expected in May.

President Barack Obama on Monday delivered an emotional closing argument for his healthcare plan, kicking off a week he hopes will end with a conclusive vote in Congress after a year of debate.

Australians politicians must act quickly to combat the rise of obesity and its life-threatening disease consequences, and the global climate changes' great threats to health, based on a letter published in the Medical Journal of Australia, a publication of the Australian Medical Association.

Recent removal of the seasonal influenza vaccine from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, has placed thousands low-income earners at risk, warned hunter GPs and pharmacists.

Innate Immune Inc a private biotechnology company, today announced that it has granted an exclusive license to patents for the development of its antibodies for the treatment of asthma and systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE) to Cephalon Australia Pty Ltd.

The European Union's executive said on Monday it was ready to propose a framework that could be used to aid Greece, despite signs of continuing reluctance from France and Germany to make concrete commitments.

Several former American International Group Inc employees might sue the insurer after it gave them less retention bonus money than they should have received, their lawyers said on Monday.

(Reuters) - An experimental blood thinner being developed by Merck & Co from a new class of drugs appeared to be safe and effective in a mid-stage study that compared three doses against widely used warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Boston Scientific Corp on Monday said it was suspending all sales of its implantable heart defibrillators after it failed to notify regulators of changes in how it manufactures the devices.

Brazil revealed on Monday a preliminary list of U.S. patents and intellectual property rights it could restrict unless both countries settle a long-standing dispute over U.S. cotton aid.

The U.S. stock market fell Monday on important policy developments from the U.S., euro zone, and China.

Shouting Freedom! and waving banners, Kyrgyz protesters appealed Monday to European organizations to help them regain access to independent news websites they say have been blocked by the state.

News Corp is looking to sell Jamster, a mobile phone content business which provides ring tones and online dating services.

Philippine food-to-power conglomerate San Miguel Corp said it is willing to sell its 51 percent in flagship firm San Miguel Brewery to Japan's Kirin Holdings.

According to a report on Idex Online by CHAIM EVEN-ZOHAR, 2009 was probably the best year in a decade for India's diamond industry. In terms of polished diamond exports, India's $15.16 billion in 2009 was only 1.7 percent below the $15.42 billion of the 2008 calendar year. Measured in polished carats, the volume of exports was actually up some 13 percent, reaching a staggering 51.9 million carats.

China's National Bureau of Statistics on Monday said country's crude steel output was 50.36 million tons in February, 22.5% more than in the same month of last year, but 4.1% less than in the 52.53 million tons produced in January.

Last year was dedicated to gold, and 2010 seems to be the year of base metals. According to analysts, prices for aluminium, copper, nickel, lead and zinc are all set to outsmart gold prices this year as industrial demand for these base metals from emerging economies increases. Chin and India are expected to play as the catalyst for base metals prices as these economies will see a huge increase in industrial growth this year.

Last week saw gold prices sliding continuously for 8 days in Delhi bullion market, a record of sorts during the past 4 years. This has made people think that the gold prices are cooling down. Gold prices internationally are at $1,100/oz - just a shade below the all time high seen in January 2010. As an asset, gold has given strong returns over the past five years - especially as other assets faltered during the recession. However, with the world economy seemingly on the mend, it may be time for ...

Stocks fell slightly on Monday on persistent concerns the Chinese government may tighten credit, which could hinder the global recovery from recession.

U.S. industrial production braked sharply in February, held back by severe winter storms that slammed parts of the country, while manufacturing activity in New York state stalled this month.

BYD Co, the Chinese car and battery maker backed by U.S. billionaire Warren Buffett, posted a forecast-beating fourth-quarter result on Sunday.

Google said on Monday it remained in talks with the Chinese government about censorship of its Chinese-language search portal, despite mounting signs the company could soon shut the site.

Toyota Motor Corp has slashed production of the Prius hybrid model by 10 percent from March due to a slowdown in sales from a peak last year.

Two former top executives of drugmaker Schering-Plough Corp were named on Monday as new leaders of privately owned eye-care company Bausch & Lomb.