China Maritime Dispute: Chinese Coastguard Vessels Patrol Disputed Waters
The move is seen as a response to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's offering to a Tokyo shrine that honors the dead from Japan's wars.
Ukraine Says It Agrees On Interim Gas Price With Russia
Russia cut off gas supply to Ukraine in mid-June following more than two years of dispute on the price.
Companies Look For More Fairness As China Eyes Legal Reforms At Key Meeting
Legal reforms are expected to be announced at the end of an Oct. 20-23 meeting of the ruling Communist Party elite.
US, China Smooth The Way For APEC Meeting In November
Top American and Chinese diplomats stressed the need to cooperate on global threats such as Ebola and the Islamic State.
Japan Ministers Visit Controversial Yasukuni Shrine Day After PM Shinzo Abe's Offering
PM Shinzo Abe sent an offering to the shrine Thursday, which honors Japan's war dead, including convicted war criminals.
Hurricane Gonzalo Scores Direct Hit On Bermuda
Power outages resulted from howling winds and torrential rains from the strongest storm to hit the Atlantic islands in a decade.
Gay Marriage Bans Struck Down In Arizona, Alaska, Wyoming
Barriers to gay marriage fell in Arizona, Alaska and Wyoming on Friday following a series of federal court actions.
Verizon Wireless Outage Hits Parts Of Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx
The New York City outages follow recent disruptions to Verizon's phone, Internet and 911 services in the Washington, D.C., area.
Goldman Curbs Bankers' Compensation Even As Revenue Surges
Compensation experts say similar changes are happening across Wall Street.
Bank Of England May Keep Rates Lower For Longer, Says Chief Economist
While growth looked set to be the fastest of any major economy this year, real wages and productivity were weakest since the 19th century.
No Sign Of Breakthrough As Russia, Ukraine Meet In Milan
European leaders, at a EU-Asia summit, urged Russia to do more to end constant, deadly violations of a cease-fire in eastern Ukraine.
Arvind Subramanian Appointed Chief Economic Adviser To Indian Government By Modi
His appointment inserts a friend of Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan at the heart of policymaking in New Delhi.
Japan PM Sends Offering To War Dead Shrine, Angers China and South Korea
Shinzo Abe sent a ritual offering to a Tokyo shrine to war dead, triggering anger from China and South Korea despite not visiting the shrine as he seeks a Sino-Japanese summit.
At Least 47 Killed In Attacks In And Around Baghdad
An Iraqi Shi'ite political figure said the assaults, part of a surge of violence in Shi'ite neighbrrhoods, were revenge attacks by ISIS.
NFL Consultants Send Newsletter On Ebola To All Teams
The NFL's infectious disease consultants, in a newsletter sent to team doctors and trainers outlining the primary facts of the Ebola virus, said they do not currently recommend screening for possible contact with infected patients.
Top Chinese Umbrella Exporter Files For Hong Kong IPO As City Protests Continue
Jicheng Umbrella Holdings Ltd is raising funds to build a new factory and expand its output amid the "umbrella revolution."
Merkel Urges EU To Keep Up Reforms As Crisis Not Over
Merkel asked European Union leaders to consider the nervousness in financial markets about signs of a global slowdown.
Taiwan Considers Permanent Armed Ships For Disputed South China Sea Island
Itu Aba, also known as Tai Ping, is the only island in the potentially energy-rich Spratly islands large enough to accommodate a port.
India Has Until Oct. 21 To Back Global Customs Deal: EU Minister
India in July blocked what would have been the first global trade reform in two decades.
FBI Warns US Businesses Of Cyberattacks, Blames Beijing
The FBI warned U.S. businesses that hackers it believes to be backed by the Chinese government have recently launched attacks on American companies.
Toyota Recalls 1.67M Toyota, Lexus Cars
Japan's Toyota Motor Corp said on Wednesday it would recall a total 1.67 million vehicles globally in a voluntary move to address three separate defects including a faulty brake master cylinder that could hinder the brake's performance.
Europe Could Save Up To $80B In Energy Imports As Prices Plunge
Energy imports for oil, natural gas and thermal coal cost the European Union around $500 billion in 2013.
Citi Pulls Out Of Consumer Banking In 11 Countries, Profit Jumps
The latest exits were the result of studies to understand which markets were not profitable enough for retail banking.
North And South Korea Military Officials Hold Secret Talks: Lawmaker
North Korea, heavily sanctioned by the United Nations for its missile and nuclear tests, is technically still at war with the South.
Hewlett-Packard And EMC Call Off Merger Talks: Sources
HP has ended merger talks with EMC and may announce this development as soon as Wednesday, deciding to walk away after months of fruitless negotiations, people briefed said, according to an exclusive Reuters report.
US-Led Air Strikes Intensify As Syria Conflict Destabilizes Turkey
American-led forces have sharply intensified air strikes in the past two days against Islamic State fighters threatening Kurds on Syria's Turkish border after the jihadists' advance began to destabilize Turkey.
Probe Of Bergdahl's Capture By Taliban Complete And Under Army Review
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the capture Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl by Taliban militants has been completed, but it's unclear when the military will finish its report, the Pentagon said.
Obama To Nominate New Attorney General After Nov. 4 Elections
President Barack Obama will wait until after Nov. 4 congressional elections to nominate a new U.S. attorney general, a White House official said on Tuesday.
JPMorgan Posts Profit As Legal Costs Ease
JPMorgan had missed market expectations in three of the four preceding quarters.
India's IndiGo Could Place Big Aircraft Order By Early 2015
IndiGo, India's largest airline by market share, could pick up a combination of regional planes that can seat up to 100 passengers.