European paymaster Germany stuck to its guns on Friday in demanding that private investors contribute to a second bailout for Greece despite a European Central Bank warning against triggering market turmoil. Finance
The Greek government defended its new austerity package from attacks in parliament on Friday, saying it was the only way to stave off bankruptcy, and made a new call for opposition parties
To the likely delight of nagging parents, a new study shows that people who eat more fruit and veggies tend to live longer. Plants from the mustard family — including broccoli, cabbage,
– 10-year bond yield rises sharply to 7 pct area – Cyprus fairly well placed to absorb Greek impact on banks – But markets also worry about delays to fiscal reforms – Can
– Trichet may want to shape fiscal reform of euro zone – But ECB made U-turn over bond buying last year – Carrying out threat would be politically difficult – Compromise might be
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble appealed in parliament on Friday for support for a new rescue package for Greece involving private creditors, saying a disorderly default could have a disastrous impact on
Asian stocks fell for a seventh consecutive day on Friday, led by selling in technology counters on wariness about the broader economic outlook, while the euro held above one-week lows as worries
Asian stocks slipped on Friday, at risk of a seventh straight day of losses, led by selling in the technology sector, though cheap valuations kept Japan's market in the black. Markets from
Two top Australian banks are replacing the "SecurID" electronic keys of customers as banks beef up security after a string of cyber attacks on high-profile global companies. Citigroup Inc became the latest
A Greek debt swap or rollover would probably be considered a default and prompt a cut in its sovereign rating to C, while Ireland and Portugal's ratings would immediately be subject to
