12.08.2014 14:14:00 (GMT+12)
Kurds Repel Insurgents in Northern Iraq
Islamist extremists in Iraq made a rare retreat in an area hit by U.S. airstrikes, in an early sign of impact from the American campaign. But the country's constitutional crisis deepened as the prime minister denounced the president and security forces were deployed across the capital.
Israelis, Palestinians Agree to Cease-Fire
A fresh 72-hour cease-fire in the monthlong Gaza war went into effect Monday, but Israeli and Palestinian negotiators faced daunting challenges in reaching a longer-term agreement to prolong the calm.
U.S. May Boost Australian Military Presence
The U.S. is considering rotating more fighter jets and bombers through northern Australia as part of steps to deepen its defense ties with Asia-Pacific allies, according to briefing notes reviewed ahead of a visit by John Kerry and Chuck Hagel.
A Frosty Outlook for Japan's GDP
Japan's economy likely contracted sharply in the second quarter after a sales tax increase, setting the stage for tough decisions this year by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the Bank of Japan.
Citigroup, Swiss Firm Wage Court Battle Over Metals Payments
Citigroup and Swiss-based trader Mercuria Energy Group are battling in a London court over payments relating to metals-backed financing arrangements in China valued at over $270 million.
Alibaba Offers Perk to Some Luxury Brands
Alibaba is telling some prestigious brands that once they open their own stores on its Tmall e-commerce site it will purge goods sold by unauthorized retailers.
Treasury Wine Gets Rival Bid
Private-equity firm TPG is behind a rival $3.14 billion takeover bid for Treasury Wine Estates, a person familiar with the matter said.
Kinder Morgan to Scrap Partnerships
Kinder Morgan is consolidating its vast oil-and-gas pipeline empire into a single company amid investor worries about the enterprises' growth prospects.
Japanese Stocks Rebound
Asian stocks moved higher, with Japan bouncing back from a hefty decline at the end of last week. The Nikkei rose 1.9%, after falling 3% on Friday.
India Regulator Approves REIT Rules
India's capital markets regulator on Sunday approved rules for the creation of real-estate investment trusts and infrastructure-investment trusts in the country.
Islamist extremists in Iraq made a rare retreat in an area hit by U.S. airstrikes, in an early sign of impact from the American campaign. But the country's constitutional crisis deepened as the prime minister denounced the president and security forces were deployed across the capital.
Israelis, Palestinians Agree to Cease-Fire
A fresh 72-hour cease-fire in the monthlong Gaza war went into effect Monday, but Israeli and Palestinian negotiators faced daunting challenges in reaching a longer-term agreement to prolong the calm.
U.S. May Boost Australian Military Presence
The U.S. is considering rotating more fighter jets and bombers through northern Australia as part of steps to deepen its defense ties with Asia-Pacific allies, according to briefing notes reviewed ahead of a visit by John Kerry and Chuck Hagel.
A Frosty Outlook for Japan's GDP
Japan's economy likely contracted sharply in the second quarter after a sales tax increase, setting the stage for tough decisions this year by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the Bank of Japan.
Citigroup, Swiss Firm Wage Court Battle Over Metals Payments
Citigroup and Swiss-based trader Mercuria Energy Group are battling in a London court over payments relating to metals-backed financing arrangements in China valued at over $270 million.
Alibaba Offers Perk to Some Luxury Brands
Alibaba is telling some prestigious brands that once they open their own stores on its Tmall e-commerce site it will purge goods sold by unauthorized retailers.
Treasury Wine Gets Rival Bid
Private-equity firm TPG is behind a rival $3.14 billion takeover bid for Treasury Wine Estates, a person familiar with the matter said.
Kinder Morgan to Scrap Partnerships
Kinder Morgan is consolidating its vast oil-and-gas pipeline empire into a single company amid investor worries about the enterprises' growth prospects.
Japanese Stocks Rebound
Asian stocks moved higher, with Japan bouncing back from a hefty decline at the end of last week. The Nikkei rose 1.9%, after falling 3% on Friday.
India Regulator Approves REIT Rules
India's capital markets regulator on Sunday approved rules for the creation of real-estate investment trusts and infrastructure-investment trusts in the country.
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