The U.S. Dollar was up sharply against all major currencies as investors flocked to safer assets.. » FULL STORY

Obama:Even though our economy is growing again, these are still tough times for America. Too many businesses.. » FULL STORY

The Indonesian subsidiary of French supermarket chain Carrefour said last week it has filed an appeal against an antitrust ruling ordering it to sell its 75-percent stake in a local retailer.

The German proposal to establish a European monetary fund ran into skepticism at home and abroad Tuesday, highlighting the political and legal hurdles that such an undertaking would face.

Asian stocks rose to a six-week high, the euro strengthened and concerns about defaults receded as French President Nicolas Sarkozy pledged support for Greece and government reports showed economic growth accelerating.

The euro fell from a two-week high against the dollar on speculation the European Central Bank will delay withdrawing its stimulus measures amid lingering concern over Greece, damping demand for the region’s assets.

Greece's prime minister is hoping his trip to Washington will boost efforts to get his country out of a financial.. » FULL STORY

Greece's deputy prime minister injected Nazi-era grievances into the debate over a possible German-led bailout of his country, fueling tensions that could complicate efforts to resolve Athens' credit crisis.

Following are extracts from the text of the statement issued by European Union finance ministers after a meeting on Tuesday to discuss Greece and other issues.

Though Senate Republicans oppose the stand alone consumer protection agency, it enjoys.. » FULL STORY

The Obama administration will propose legislation that would allow the government to block excessive rate hikes by health insurance companies, a senior administration official told CNN Sunday.

Eurozone consumer sentiment deteriorated in February after 10 months of improvement, the flash.. » FULL STORY

The Czech Green Party (SZ) will focus on fight against corruption, lowering of.. » FULL STORY

New York-based Human Rights Watch says Nigeria's acting president has made promising pledges to address endemic corruption and violence in the West African country.

The day after Mahmoud Abbas's former corruption czar threatened to expose sleazy practices at the highest levels of Fatah, the Palestinian Authority issued an warrant for his arrest - on charges of corruption.

A new study by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has.. » FULL STORY

Indiana is backing Illinois in its refusal to shut down navigational locks of a canal that.. » FULL STORY

Teck Resources (TCKb.TO) said on Friday that a group of native and environmental organizations in Alaska has appealed the state's certification of a water permit needed for a planned expansion of the Red Dog zinc mine.

The US has decided to reengage with the UN’s Human Rights Council in order to pressure the body to fulfill its mandate, President Barak Obama’s special envoy on anti-Semitism told a London audience.

German airline Lufthansa canceled about 800 flights Monday, almost half its daily total, after more than 4,000 of its pilots began a four-day walkout.

With nearly 5000 tractors ready to move into action across the country Greek farmers have continued their stand off with the government over financial support.

Europe's top antitrust body is set to review its rules on how competing firms can.. » FULL STORY

A European court has rejected an appeal by a number of Hong Kong and China-based shoemakers against import duties levied by the European Commission on shoes originating form China and Vietnam.

The European Commission welcomes the implementation by Microsoft of.. » FULL STORY

As the White House and Congress make a final push to overhaul the nation’s health care system,.. » FULL STORY

Members of Congress and state lawmakers have called health insurance executives on the carpet to make.. » FULL STORY

Senator Patrick Leahy, D-Ver., joined with 21 other Senators to send a letter to Senate Majority Harry Reid, D-Nev., pressing him to schedule a Senate vote on the Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act.