Asian currencies end rally on poor US data
2011-06-13 08:51:12
Asian currencies halted a three-week rally as signs the world's biggest economy is slowing tempered demand for emerging-market assets and raised concern about the outlook for exports.
IMF cyber attack aimed to steal insider info
2011-06-12 22:25:08
A major cyber attack on the IMF aimed to steal sensitive insider information, a cyber security expert said, as the race to lead the body which oversees global financial system heated up.
IMF becomes latest known target of major cyber attack
2011-06-12 13:28:19
The IMF, the intergovernmental group that oversees the global financial system and brings together 187 member nations, has become the latest known target of a significant cyber attack.
1998 US Embassy blasts suspect killed
2011-06-12 07:16:59
The al-Qaida mastermind behind the 1998 bombings of US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania was killed this week at a security checkpoint in Somalia.
Gates: NATO alliance future could be 'dim, dismal'
2011-06-11 09:38:11
In a stern rebuke, US Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned that the future of the NATO military alliance is at risk because of European penny-pinching and distaste for front-line combat.
Rocker Jack White and wife throw a divorce party
2011-06-11 07:53:13
For rocker Jack White and his model wife Karen Elson, parting is such a sweet party!
2 gamblers take US casino for more than $11M
2011-06-10 09:02:15
Lightning has struck twice at the Tropicana Casino and Resort, which has lost more than $11 million to just two high-stakes gamblers since April.
Pentagon nominee vows to continue reforms
2011-06-10 08:27:34
Leon Panetta, who was chosen by US President Barack Obama to succeed outgoing Defense Secretary Robert Gates, on Thursday told a Congressional hearing that he would continue the reforms initiated by Gates if he is confirmed by the Senate.
US reaches plea deal in leaks case
2011-06-10 08:16:25
The Justice Department on Thursday reached a plea agreement in the leak case against a former National Security Agency official.
US planes hit Yemeni militants
2011-06-10 08:13:20
US officials say American forces launched an airstrike against al-Qaida targets in southern Yemen last week to keep al-Qaida's Yemeni offshoot from taking advantage of the unrest there.
Strokes less common in physically fit
2011-06-10 08:01:28
Vigorous activities such as biking, swimming tied to better health