Economy & Business
Italy, Hungary say no automatic renewal of Russia sanctions
Italy and Hungary, two of the Kremlin\'s closest allies in Europe, said on Monday there could be no automatic extension of the ...Obama, Trudeau mark better Canada ties with climate, trade accords
U.S. President Barack Obama and new Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday ended a frosty period in bilateral ties by agreeing ...Iran billionaire tycoon Zanjani sentenced to death for corruption
Iran has sentenced billionaire tycoon Babak Zanjani, reportedly one of the country\'s richest men, to death, convicting him of corruption after a ...China tries to reassure on economy, cuts growth target
China\'s leadership tried to quell anxiety about its slowing economy following financial turmoil and rising labor unrest as it cut its growth ...Mars recalls Dutch-made chocolates from 55 countries
US chocolate giant Mars Tuesday ordered a massive international recall of Mars and Snickers bars made at its Dutch factory after a ...Ethnic protesters in Nepal withdraw border blockade, strike
The main ethnic group that\'s been protesting for months over Nepal\'s new constitution is ending its border blockade and general strike, bringing ...Major crane collapse in New York City
A construction crane collapsed in lower Manhattan during a swirling snowstorm on Friday, killing one person and crushing parked cars in the ...Obama takes credit as unemployment hits eight year low
President Barack Obama took a victory lap Friday as the US unemployment rate hit an eight-year low.Obama offers Colombia more than $450 million aid to help with peace process
President Barack Obama said on Thursday he will ask the U.S. Congress for more than $450 million in aid to help Colombia ...Greek police turn to teargas as tempers flare over pensions
Scuffles broke out and police used teargas during a mass rally in Athens on Thursday as Greeks railed against government pension reforms ...