Britain To Set Up Independent Inquiry Into Air Traffic Failure
A technical failure at an air traffic control center in Britain caused widespread disruption to flights in and out of London last week.
Eyeing 2015 Election, Cameron Unveils New House-Buying Scheme
Conservatives are keen to show voters that the steady economic recovery they have presided over can, if sustained, lift living standards.
Sony Demands Halt To Reporting From Leaked Documents, Some Media Outlets Say
Disclosures from the internal documents have caused turmoil at the studio, a unit of Japan's Sony Corp.
Takata Tightens Screws On Suppliers As Air Bag Crisis Mounts -Sources
Takata has had problems with ensuring consistent quality standards from suppliers in the past, documents reviewed by Reuters show.
Hong Kong Police Clear Last Pro-Democracy Protest Site In Retail Hub
On Thursday, police cleared most of the main protest site in the Admiralty district next to government headquarters.
BC Partners To Acquire Petsmart For $8.7 Billion
Activist investor Jana Partners LLC began pushing for a sale after disclosing a 9.9 percent stake in PetSmart in early July.
Turkish Police Raid Media Close To Cleric Rival Gulen, Detain 24
The raids on Zaman daily and Samanyolu television marked an escalation of Erdogan's battle with ex-ally Fetullah Gulen.
Hundreds Feared Missing After Boat Sinks In Lake Tanganyika
Radio Okapi said it was not clear how many people were traveling in the boat, which was en route to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Sweden Says Russian Military Jet In Near-Crash With Passenger Plane, Russia Issues Denial
Russia says one of its military jets did not almost hit a commercial plane near Sweden Friday.
American In North Korea Now Seeking Venezuela Asylum: Media
A man identified as Arturo Pierre Martinez has said he came to North Korea because it has successfully defied U.S. influence.
Libya's Largest Oil Export Port Es Sider Shut As Forces Loyal To Competing Governments Clash
Air strikes on Saturday by forces loyal to Libya's recognized government hit targets near the port, aiming to stop an advance by troops of the rival administration.
Fed Considers Time To End Pledge To Keep Interest Rates 'Close To Zero'
The Fed promised in 2012 to keep interest rates "close to zero" until after its asset purchase scheme ended and the economy strengthened.
Turkish Police Raid Media Outlets Close to Cleric Fethullah Gulen, Make Arrests
Police raided a television station and a newspaper close to U.S.-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen on Sunday. Gulen is a rival of President Erdogan.
American In North Korea Arturo Pierre Martinez, Says He Entered Country Illegally, Denounces US Policies
Martinez, who is from El Paso, Texas gave a press conference in Pyongyang. Relatives said that he suffered from bipolar disorder.
China Economic Growth May Slow To 7.1 Percent In 2015: Central Bank Report
The central bank report warned the Federal Reserve's expected move to raise interest rates could hit emerging-market economies.
Sudan's Bashir Claims Victory Over ICC After Court Shelves Darfur Probe
The ICC has also charged Bashir's defense minister, interior minister and a militia leader.
Egypt Denies Entry To U.S. Analyst, With No Reason Given
Dunne authored an article that highlighted the challenges facing human rights organizations in Egypt and other Arab countries.
Dozens Killed In Afghanistan Fighting As Foreign Troops Head Home
A dozen land-mine clearers were among the most recent victims of the Afghan Taliban.
Rio Tinto-BHP Billiton Arizona Copper Mine Gets Backing Of US Congress
The Resolution mine in Arizona could produce more than 1 billion pounds of copper a year at its peak.
WTO Talks On Duty-Free Trade In IT Goods Collapse
The failure to update the IT agreement can delay and potentially scupper a deal estimated to be worth $1 trillion to global trade.
Russia Will React If West Imposes New Sanctions Over Ukraine Crisis, Says Minister
U.S. lawmakers passed a bill Thursday which would impose new sanctions on Russian weapons companies in other investors.
Afghanistan War: Taliban Shoot Dead Afghan Supreme Court Official In Kabul
The attack was the latest in a spate of strikes by the hardline Islamists on a broad range of targets in and around the Afghan capital.
Korean Air 'Nut Rage' Incident: Flight Steward Says He Was Forced To Kneel, Apologize To Controversial Former Executive
The cabin crew chief, who was controversially removed from a flight over the improper serving of macadamia nuts, was also insulted.
Iran Hackers May Target US Energy, Defense Firms, FBI Warns
FBI has warned US businesses to be on the alert for a sophisticated Iranian hacking operation, according to a confidential agency document.
New York Protesters 'Blow The Whistle' At Police Stations
Demonstrators staged mass "whistle-blowing" rallies outside police stations across New York City on Friday to start a second weekend of planned protests against the killing of an unarmed black man by a white patrolman.
Cameron Leaves Northern Ireland Without Deal To End Deadlock
Britain called all-party talks nine weeks ago aimed at breaking an impasse over budget cuts among Belfast's power-sharing government.
Oil Sinks Below $63 To Lowest In Over Five Years On Glut, Weak Demand
Brent is down roughly 9 percent this week, some 45 percent below its June peak above $115 per barrel.
China November Output, Investment Data Show Further Weakness, More Stimulus Expected
A surprise interest rate cut by China last month signaled growing concern of a sharper slowdown in the world's second-largest economy.
US Authorities Face New Fallout From Insider Trading Ruling
The ruling threatens to challenge a broad insider trading crackdown underway since 2009 under Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara.
Trillion Dollar IT Trade Deal To Reduce Tariffs Stands On A Knife-Edge At The WTO
A trade official involved with the trade talks said a deal would be very unlikely because of a stand-off between South Korea and China.