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A deal would likely be worth at least $40 billion, DirecTV's current market capitalization.

"Our Church is not succumbing to any political temptations and refuses to serve for any political positions," Patriarch Kirill said.

Adams' Sinn Fein party said he was being questioned by police investigating the murder of mother of 10 Jean McConville.

The loss includes a write-off in March of the government's remaining $826 million investment in "old" GM, a report said.

The aid will unlock further credits from other donors of about $15 billion, to help Ukraine stabilize its economy.

Although no firm vote date was given by the NBA, early indications were that owners would overwhelmingly support the unprecedented move.

Three people were killed and 79 wounded in a bomb and knife attack at a train station in the far western region of China on Wednesday.

The widely-expected decision keeps the Federal Reserve on track to end its stimulus program as soon as October.

On a largely party-line vote of 54-42, backers fell short of the 60 needed to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour from its current $7.25.

Much of western Ukraine sides with Europe, but the government has been unable to prevent the east from moving politically toward Russia.

Economist expect the Fed will cut its bond-buying program by an additional $10 billion on Wednesday amid signs U.S. economy better.

Alstom is evaluating GE's $16.9 billion offer for its energy arm, but left the door open for a rival bid from Germany's Siemens.

Money owed to foreign oil majors including BP and BG Group totaled $4.9 billion.

U.S. exports tumbled and businesses accumulated inventory at the slowest pace in nearly a year, but activity already appears to be bouncing back.

The bank is expected to predict consumer inflation will accelerate this year in its semi-annual outlook report.

New U.S. and EU sanctions packages, announced with fanfare, were seen as so mild that Russian share prices rose in relief.

Twitter Tuesday reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue of $250 million, as its mobile ads drew more viewer responses.

"Whatever path Russia chooses, the United States and our allies will stand together in our defense of Ukraine," Sec. of State John Kerry said.

The Scot has sunk to eight in the ATP rankings.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov slammed U.S. and EU sanctions over the Ukraine crisis Tuesday, saying they defied common sense.

Six people were hurt in a shooting at a FedEx Corp. facility, and the suspected gunman died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.

Economists surveyed by Bloomberg News had expected year-over-year prices to increase 13.0%.

To check smartphone/tablet suits against rivals, the EU ruled that Motorola Mobility had broken EU law by taking such action against Apple.

While the U.S. scored points with skeptical Asia allies simply by showing up, not everything followed the White House plan.

Shareholders have urged big oil firms like BP and Shell to control spending and give back more cash because of concerns over rising costs.

Once the world's biggest bitcoin exchange, Mt. Gox will be liquidated after the company abandoned plans to revive its business.

The investing icon and the world's third-richest man has in the past called stock options for executives as expensive and ineffective.

North Korea conducted similar drills in March when it fired over 500 rounds near the Northern Limit Line, a disputed maritime border.

Scottish-born Ferguson, 51, told the studio audience at his Monday show that he'll be stepping down in December.