US Calls For More Investment-Friendly Indian Government
Nisha Biswal, U.S. assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia, said economic growth in South Asia hinged on India as the region's growth engine.
Hundreds Still Missing In Deadly Korea Ferry Sinking
Grieving family members gathered on the quay of the coastal city of Jindo as efforts to locate the missing went into a second day.
General Motors Faced Cadillac Ignition Switch Problem In 2006
Documents show the Cadillac brand experienced ignition-switch issues similar to those that triggered the 2014 recall of 2.6 million compacts.
Separatists Take Armored Vehicles, Humiliate Ukraine Forces
Separatists drove six armored personnel carriers into the town of Slaviansk to waves and shouts of "Russia! Russia!"
Google Earnings: Google Q1 Earnings Rise, But Miss Estimate
Also, Google's internet business revenue rose 19% in Q1 - also below Wall Street's estimate, as online ad prices continued to decline.
Bank Of America In Talks With US Justice Department To Settle Civil Fraud Probe
The probe concerned the sale of flawed mortgage securities ahead of the financial crisis, people familiar with the negotiations, said.
NATO To Boost Security Of Eastern Allies Concerned About Ukraine
NATO underscored that the deployment is a contingency plan to defend members, not Ukraine, which is not a member.
Federal Reserve Chair Yellen: Interest Rate Timetable Will Be Determined By Employment Goals, Inflation Risk
In a New York speech, Fed Chair Yellen said central bankers and many economists see full employment and stable prices by the end of 2016.
IBM Sued By Mexican Mobile Phone Operator For $2.5 Billion
Iusacell SA de CV accused IBM Wednesday of making fraudulent representations that caused it to lose $2.5 billion in profits.
Russia Sanctions: EU Lays Out Impact Of Russian Financial Sanctions On Member Nations
Worried about potential leaks, the EU informed each country only about the risks it would face, rather than sharing full details with all 28 member states.
Russia: We May Go To WTO Over Sanctions
Russia is looking at the possibility of filing a lawsuit against the U.S. at the World Trade Organization over sanctions affecting Russian banks.
March US Industrial Production Rises, Rebounds From Cold Weather-Related Slump
Overall industrial production was up 0.7 percent in March, beating analysts' expectations.
GM To Seek Court Protection Against Ignition Suits
The plaintiffs have alleged that they bought or leased General Motors vehicles that contained an ignition switch defect.
March US Housing Starts Rise, But Miss Estimate
Permits, a more-reliable gauge of future building activity, fell in March to a 990,000-unit annual pace.
Nearly 300 Missing After South Korean Ferry Capsizes: Officials
The ferry was carrying 459 people, of whom 164 have been rescued, coastguard officials said Wednesday.
Iran Expects Next Payment Under Nuclear Deal, Confirming Compliance
Payment will be the fifth of six installments that together will total $4.2 billion.
Bank Of America (BAC) Posts Loss As Litigation Charges Weigh
Costs hanging over from the financial crisis created a half billion dollar loss for the bank in its first quarter.
UK Unemployment Falls Below Bank Of England Threshold To 5-Year Low
The unemployment rate fell to a level below the one originally set by the Bank of England for considering an increase in interest rates.
China First Quarter GDP: Growth Slows To 7.4%
The January-March GDP figure, while showing a decline, still beat forecasts.
South Korean Ship Full Of Students Reported Sinking
The vessel is said to have been carrying 476 people aboard, most of whom are school students.
Democrats Gain Favor On Health Care Issue: Reuters/Ipsos Poll
Upbeat news on Obamacare signups has given the administration an advantage over Republicans.
Yahoo Reports Modest Q1 Revenue Growth
Revenue, excluding fees paid to partner websites, was $1.087 billion in the first quarter compared to $1.074 billion in the year ago period.
US Says More Sanctions For Russia Likely, But Not Before Thursday Meeting On Ukraine
Envoys from Russia, Ukraine, the European Union and the United States are scheduled to meet Thursday to discuss the Ukraine crisis.
Brazil GDP: Behind Brazil's Low Unemployment, A Quest For Education
Brazil's growing prosperity is allowing teenagers to stay in school for longer instead of searching for jobs to support their families.
Ukraine Launches 'Special Operation' Against Separatists
Gunfire could be heard from the airfield at the town of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine; Ukrainian troops were seen disembarking from helicopters.
Libya Oil: Libya To Export First Oil Since Rebel Deal
Libya is a major supplier of oil for Mediterranean refineries, and sustained oil exports from the country should lower Brent crude prices.
EU Split Hindering Next Round Of Sanctions On Russia
European Union diplomats said there was little prospect of a special summit to discuss additional sanctions because positions are so far apart.
Russia Says Ukraine On Brink Of Civil War
The most serious East-West crisis since the end of the Cold War shows no signs of de-escalating.
NATO Ukraine: NATO Head Accuses Russia Of Deep Involvement In Eastern Ukraine
NATO called on Russia to "de-escalate the crisis ... pull back its troops from Ukraine's borders, to stop destabilizing the situation."
Georgia Feels Less Secure After Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine
Russia's intervention in Ukraine has Georgians worried about another Russia move - this time to the critical Caucuses land bridge.
