Indian Consulate in Eastern Afghanistan Attacked
A suicide bomber and gunmen attacked the Indian consulate in the Afghan city of Jalalabad, officials said, striking close to the front gates of the compound.
View ArticlePowerful Earthquake Hits Off Coast of Indonesia
A powerful earthquake hit off the southwestern coast of Sumatra in Indonesia, triggering a tsunami warning, subsequently lifted, that had sent islanders rushing to high ground.
View ArticleBrazil Confirms More Microcephaly Births; Dengue Cases Rise
Brazil reported higher numbers of cases of dengue and a further rise in suspected cases of a birth defect believed to be linked to the mosquito-borne Zika virus.
View ArticleHKEx Peers at LSE-Deutsche Börse Merger Talks
The operator of Hong Kong’s stock exchange is keeping a close eye on advanced merger discussions between London Stock Exchange Group and Deutsche Börse that could create Europe’s largest exchange.
View ArticleIn Deal Boom, More Firms Ask: Is My Banker Conflicted?
Bankers face pitfalls in the current deal boom. Corporate boards have become hypersensitive to conflicts—real or perceived—and are demanding a higher degree of loyalty from their advisers.
View ArticleFearful Aleppo Prepares for Return to War in Syria
Despite the cease-fire that started Saturday, rebels and opposition activists say airstrikes have continued around the main road and towns the Assad regime would need to lay siege to their half of the...
View ArticleMoody's Cuts China Outlook
Moody’s cut its outlook on the Chinese government’s credit ratings due to growing concerns about a slowing economy, shrinking foreign reserves and a weakening currency.
View ArticleHedge Funds Turn Bullish on Oil Despite Glut
Several hedge funds are starting to bet that assets in the battered energy sector are through the worst of their dismal run.
View ArticleMost Asian Shares Rise
Most Asian stock markets gained Thursday as rising oil prices and signs of an improving U.S. economy appeared to restore investor confidence.
View ArticleNorth Korea Slapped With Sanctions
The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously to impose new sanctions on North Korea, demanding Pyongyang roll back its advancing nuclear weapons program.
View ArticleDebris May Be From Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight
Malaysia’s transport minister said there is a “high possibility” that debris found in Mozambique is from a Boeing jet of the type used to operate the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.
View ArticleAfter 15 Years, a Bond Trade Now Pays Off
Elliott Management’s wager on Argentinian government bonds has yielded $2.4 billion after many twists and turns in a contentious battle with the South American country.
View ArticleMalaysia's Ex-Deputy Leader Appeals Suspension From Ruling Party Post
Malaysia’s former deputy prime minister said he would appeal his suspension from a senior post in the country’s ruling party and support calls for Prime Minister Najib Razak to resign over his...
View ArticleSamsonite Nears Deal to Buy Tumi
The deal, which could value the luxury luggage maker at close to $2 billion, could be announced this week, according to people familiar with the matter.
View ArticleChina Will Make Sure Iron Ore's Rebound Won't Last
Iron ore prices have soared 31% since mid-January, but Chinese demand and massive supply will make sure iron ore’s renaissance will be a short one.
View ArticleIndicted Ex-CEO Aubrey McClendon Dies in Car Crash
Aubrey McClendon, one of the pioneers of the U.S. shale boom, died in a fiery single-vehicle crash, a day after he was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiring to rig the price of oil...
View ArticleTrump's Campaign Blueprint: His Own Book
Donald Trump, who emerged from the Super Tuesday presidential primaries in a commanding position, laid out the tenets guiding his unorthodox campaign nearly 30 years ago in his best-selling book, “The...
View ArticleChina's Baidu Hits the Gas in Race to Develop Driverless Cars
The Chinese Internet search giant is investing in a raft of patents and stepping up field tests to develop autonomous vehicles, CEO Robin Li says.
View ArticleTencent CEO Sees Tech Consolidation Continuing
The trend toward consolidation among Chinese technology startups may continue after a string of big mergers over the past year, the chief executive of Chinese Internet giant Tencent said.
View ArticleOil Prices End Rally on Increased Stockpiles
Oil prices edged lower Thursday, ending a three-day rally, as the market took stock of mounting U.S. inventories.
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