Markets Brazil stocks tumble as oil sector bites, Mexico flat SAO PAULO: Brazilian stocks snapped a four-day rally on Thursday as shares of oil companies Petrobras and OGX dropped on Published 11 Apr, 2013 11:31pm
Life & Style White House says Jay-Z's Cuba rap just a 'song' WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama did not personally approve Beyonce and Jay-Z's trip to Cuba, the White House said Published 11 Apr, 2013 11:26pm
Markets Wall St gains on jobless claims; Dow, S&P set records NEW YORK: US stocks rose on Thursday, with the Dow and the S&P 500 climbing to fresh all-time intraday highs after d Published 11 Apr, 2013 11:22pm
Top News US sees stronger ebook sales, but growth slows WASHINGTON: Electronic books provided 23 percent of US publishing revenues in 2012 but sizzling growth rates have eased, Published 11 Apr, 2013 11:20pm
Top News US bond prices rise, 30-year auction lukewarm NEW YORK: US Treasuries prices rose on Thursday as a three-day rise in yields lured investors to buy government debt on Published 11 Apr, 2013 11:19pm
Business & Finance Qatar Airways hopes its Dreamliners back in service in April CHICAGO: Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said he hopes that all five of the airline's Boeing Co Published 11 Apr, 2013 11:18pm
Life & Style Psy back in saddle with new single 'Gentleman' SEOUL: "Gangnam Style" star Psy Friday unveiled the highly-anticipated follow-up to his global hit with another catchy d Published 11 Apr, 2013 11:16pm
Markets Oil prices off as demand view dims, inventory rises NEW YORK: Oil prices fell on Thursday, after the International Energy Agency (IEA) trimmed its forecast for energy deman Published 11 Apr, 2013 11:13pm
World Nigerian police free journalists held over report on president ABUJA: Nigerian police have freed four journalists arrested this week for a report in which they accused Goodluck Jonath Published 11 Apr, 2013 11:12pm
Markets Nearby soymeal rises on supply worries ROTTERDAM: Soymeal on the European meals and feeds market was offered mixed on Thursday with nearby material gaining on Published 11 Apr, 2013 11:09pm
Top News London financial services job vacancies up 25 pct in Q1 LONDON: Job vacancies in London's financial services sector rose by a quarter in the first three months of the year Published 11 Apr, 2013 11:05pm
World Libya aims to get about fifth of power from solar by 2020 BRUSSELS: Libya is nearly ready to issue tenders for two new solar plants and aims to get a fifth of its power from rene Published 11 Apr, 2013 11:02pm
Top News Hagel laments 'political' changes to US defense budget WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Thursday criticized changes made by US lawmakers to last year's defense Published 11 Apr, 2013 10:55pm
Business & Finance Google adds 'digital estate planning' to its services SAN FRANCISCO: Google on Thursday began letting people plan out what is to be done with their digital photos, documents Published 11 Apr, 2013 10:53pm
Markets Dollar trades flat vs yen, edges closer to 100 mark NEW YORK: The US dollar traded flat against the Japanese yen on Thursday, edging closer to the psychologically-important Published 11 Apr, 2013 10:52pm
Markets Dollar hits latest 4-year high vs yen, very close to 100 mark NEW YORK: The US dollar hit its latest four-year high against the Japanese yen on Thursday, edging ever closer to the ke Published 11 Apr, 2013 10:51pm
Markets TSX hits 1-week high on robust China data TORONTO: Canada's main stock index extended its gains to a third straight day on Wednesday, hitting a one-week high, Published 10 Apr, 2013 09:24pm
Top News Greek 2012 deficit shrinks to 6 pct, excluding bank support ATHENS: Greece's budget deficit last year shrank to 6 percent of national output from 9.5 percent in 2011, without i Published 10 Apr, 2013 09:13pm
Markets NZ dollar hits 20-month high vs US dollar, 5-year high vs yen WELLINGTON: The New Zealand dollar rallied broadly on Thursday, hitting a 20-month high against the US dollar and a five Published 10 Apr, 2013 09:05pm
Markets Stocks rise on China data; yen down on BOJ plan NEW YORK: Chinese import data propelled stock markets around the world higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 rising Published 10 Apr, 2013 08:51pm