Global stock markets uneven as investors await ECB decision
Global stock markets were uneven Wednesday after weakness in U.S. economic data while investors waited for a European Central Bank meeting where further stimulus could be announced.
Global stock markets were uneven Wednesday after weakness in U.S. economic data while investors waited for a European Central Bank meeting where further stimulus could be announced.
Cabela's, the outdoor sporting goods chain known for its elaborate store layouts, may be seeking a buyer.
(Reuters) - An Oakland company working with scientists from the University of California at Berkeley is claiming a breakthrough in the race to develop an instant roadside marijuana breathalyzer.
British Prime Minister David Cameron urges parliament to vote to approve British air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
British Prime Minister David Cameron urges parliament to vote to approve British air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
British Prime Minister David Cameron urges parliament to vote to approve British air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
British Prime Minister David Cameron urges parliament to vote to approve British air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
British Prime Minister David Cameron urges parliament to vote to approve British air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
A New Hampshire police officer dispatched to the scene of a shoplifting incident paid the thief's tab after learning a woman stole the items to bake her child's birthday cake.
The American Chestnut Foundation says the tallest known American chestnut tree in North America has been found in a forest in southwestern Maine.
India aims to be "ruthless" in the final test against South Africa despite having taken a winning 2-0 lead in the four-game series," captain Virat Kohli said on Wednesday.
The Denver Broncos already lost one quarterback. They can't afford to lose another.
It's deal-making time in Congress as lawmakers prepare to plow through a pile of must-pass legislation before heading home for the holidays.
Senate Republican leaders seem to have carried out a delicate balancing act in their drive to dismantle President Barack Obama's health care law and close the federal funds spigot to Planned Parenthood.
LONDON (Reuters) - The gap in views between Western nations and Russia over the future of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has narrowed and will continue to do so, British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Wednesday.
ZURICH, Dec 2 (Reuters) - The Swiss private bank owned by troubled BTG Pactual SA has not suffered any "extraordinary outflow" of client assets, a spokesman said on Wednesday.
LONDON, Dec 2 (Reuters) - British legislation intended to boost the fight against corporate crime was successfully used for the first time this week when a judge approved a plea deal in which a bank agreed to pay fines in return for a bribery prosecution being suspended.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Defence Ministry officials said on Wednesday that they had proof Turkey was the main consumer of Islamic State oil and that Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and his family were involved in doing business with Islamic State.
Russia's foreign minister said Wednesday that he would agree to meet with his Turkish counterpart this week to hear Turkey's explanations on the downing of a Russian air force jet.
LONDON, Dec 2 (Reuters) - The difficult relationship between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg has become a weakness for Formula One champions Mercedes and it could affect future driver decisions, team boss Toto Wolff warned on Wednesday.
LONDON, Dec 2 (Reuters) - The difficult relationship between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg has become a weakness for Formula One champions Mercedes and it could affect future driver decisions, team boss Toto Wolff warned on Wednesday.
VIENNA (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is seen rejecting calls from fellow OPEC members to cut output when the group meets this week as the group's kingpin argues it cannot deal alone with one of the most severe oil gluts in history.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Action adventure "Mad Max: Fury Road" was named the best film of 2015 on Tuesday by the National Board of Review, a surprise choice by the New York-based body whose list traditionally kicks off the annual Hollywood awards season.
An Egyptian researcher and freelance journalist detained upon arrival in Egypt is being investigated for spreading false news, in what his lawyers say is the latest in a crackdown on press freedoms in the country.
Pakistan hanged four convicted militants on Wednesday who were sentenced to death over a Taliban attack on an army-run school last year that killed more than 150 people, mostly children, officials said.