FTSE flat; strong miners offset weak oils

Britain's top share index was flat early on Wednesday as investors paused for breath after the previous session's sharp rise, with gains in miners offsetting weak energy stocks and ahead of the

Amazon.com takes Kindle global

Amazon.com Inc is introducing Kindle, its wireless electronic reader, for over 100 countries, including China and most of Europe, intensifying a battle for the burgeoning digital book market. The move, announced on

Cyprus leaders continue UN-led direct talks

Cyprus President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat hold on Wednesday their third meeting in the framework of the second round of UN-led direct negotiations, which began in September

Asia shares up, confidence in recovery grows

Asian shares pushed up for a second day on Wednesday, with Taiwan's benchmark index nearing a 16-month high, as growing confidence in a strengthening global recovery boosted resource and financial companies. European

Cyprus unemployment up 70% year on year

Unemployment rose in Cyprus by 70.7% over the year earlier in September, the highest increase recorded so far this year. According to the Statistical Service, the number of people registered at the