Australia's West Kimberley Becomes Heritage Site
The listing for a large area of Australia's West Kimberley region aims to protect it from environmental degradation caused by mining and development, but neither environmentalists nor miners are happy with the move.
DOJ Sues to Block AT&T, T-Mobile Deal
The Justice Department is suing to block AT&T's proposed $39 billion takeover of T-Mobile, saying the deal would hurt competition and likely raise prices.
Thai Pro-Growth Steps Fuel Concern
Thailand's new government said a quick set of aggressive measures will ramp up growth rates next year, but economists worry that Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's populist policies are storing up trouble for months to come.
Cheer for Man U. Skip the IPO
Investors will soon have a chance to bet on a repeat of Manchester United's astonishing stock market run that ended six years ago.
Petkovic: Catching Kardashian Fever
In her latest U.S. Open blog post, Andrea Petkovic ponders staying at the same hotel as the Kardashian family and walking anonymously through New York.
Philippines, China Boost Trade
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III urged Chinese companies to invest more in his country despite a territorial spat as the two sides signed an agreement on a five-year plan to boost trade six-fold to $60 billion.
George Clooney Headlines Hong Kong Financial Forum
George Clooney is the latest boldface name coming to CLSA's annual investors' form, following similar turns by Sarah Palin, Bill Clinton and Alan Greenspan.
How Heavy Can a Backpack Get?
School kids are hauling ever greater weight in their backpacks, risking back injury and nerve damage. Backpack makers are responding with more ergonomic features.
EBay Seeks Deals in Japan, China
EBay is seeking acquisitions in Japan and China, projecting that Asia will be the fastest-growing region for the online marketplace over the next five years.
Wen: Prices Still China's Top Priority
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said stabilizing prices is still the government's top priority, signaling that concerns over a global slowdown still don't outweigh inflation risks.
