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Foiled plot shows militants seek detection-proof bombsFoiled plot shows militants seek detection-proof bombs

[2012-05-08 18:00:00]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The revelation that militants sought to attack an airliner with an improved "underwear bomb" in a plot foiled by...

Young U.S. drivers know risks, but text anywayYoung U.S. drivers know risks, but text anyway

[2012-05-08 18:00:00]
(Reuters) - Most young American drivers agree that it is dangerous to text while driving, but nearly a third admit they do...

Fire safety problems delay new Berlin airport yet againFire safety problems delay new Berlin airport yet again

[2012-05-08 18:00:00]
BERLIN (Reuters) - The opening of Berlin's new airport will be delayed by up to three months due to fire safety problems,...

Smartphones top computers for U.S. Facebook timeSmartphones top computers for U.S. Facebook time

[2012-05-08 18:00:00]
(Reuters) - The average time spent accessing Facebook via smartphone in the United States was 441 minutes in March, compared with 391...

Lufthansa sticks with Berlin flight expansion planLufthansa sticks with Berlin flight expansion plan

[2012-05-08 18:00:00]
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Deutsche Lufthansa said it was in talks with Tegel airport in Berlin to secure more slots following news that...

London Games venues opened to 'Babes in Arms'London Games venues opened to 'Babes in Arms'

[2012-05-08 18:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - Babies will be allowed into London Olympic venues without a ticket if they are firmly fastened to an adult,...

South Sudanese in Shakespeare play, a call for peaceSouth Sudanese in Shakespeare play, a call for peace

[2012-05-08 18:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - The moment the besieged British king in Shakespeare's "Cymbeline" defies a far stronger Roman empire to declare his people's...

Halle...where the streets have Roger's nameHalle...where the streets have Roger's name

[2012-05-08 18:00:00]
BERLIN (Reuters) - The small German town of Halle, known around the world for the grass court tennis event dominated by Roger...

Firms prepare to keep London workingFirms prepare to keep London working

[2012-05-08 18:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - Around 100 London companies were testing plans this week to ensure that business does not grind to a halt...

It's a gas: dinosaur flatulence may have warmed EarthIt's a gas: dinosaur flatulence may have warmed Earth

[2012-05-08 15:00:00]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In a major new climate finding, researchers have calculated that dinosaur flatulence could have put enough methane into the...

Insight: When the Exxon way stops workingInsight: When the Exxon way stops working

[2012-05-08 12:53:00]
London (Reuters) - When Exxon boss Rex Tillerson walked into a meeting with the President of Ghana on the sidelines of the...

Exclusive: After McClendon's trades, Chesapeake board gave blessingExclusive: After McClendon's trades, Chesapeake board gave blessing

[2012-05-08 12:36:00]
NEW YORK (Reuters) - In its latest employment contract with CEO Aubrey McClendon, Chesapeake Energy Corp gave him permission to trade commodities...

Marubeni close to buying Gavilon for $5.2 billion: sourceMarubeni close to buying Gavilon for $5.2 billion: source

[2012-05-08 12:00:00]
TOKYO (Reuters) - Marubeni Corp is in advanced talks to buy U.S. grain and energy trader Gavilon for about $5.2 billion including...

Saudi's Naimi says kingdom pumping 10 million bpdSaudi's Naimi says kingdom pumping 10 million bpd

[2012-05-08 12:00:00]
TOKYO (Reuters) - Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia is pumping at around 10 million barrels per day (bpd), and is storing 80...

America Movil offers $4.2 billion for KPN stakeAmerica Movil offers $4.2 billion for KPN stake

[2012-05-08 12:00:00]
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - America Movil, the telecoms group controlled by Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim, offered to buy a stake worth up to...

U.S. could make $15.1 billion on AIG bailout: GAOU.S. could make $15.1 billion on AIG bailout: GAO

[2012-05-08 12:00:00]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Taxpayers could realize a profit of more than $15.1 billion from the massive government bailout of insurer American International...

Fed's Dudley urges more global policy coordinationFed's Dudley urges more global policy coordination

[2012-05-08 12:00:00]
(Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve's new inflation target is an example of the kind of steps policymakers globally should take to...

HSBC profit up on strong investment bank, cost cutsHSBC profit up on strong investment bank, cost cuts

[2012-05-08 12:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - HSBC, Europe's biggest bank, beat expectations with an underlying profit of almost $7 billion in the first quarter thanks...

Uncertainty over Europe sends euro, shares lowerUncertainty over Europe sends euro, shares lower

[2012-05-08 12:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - Uncertainty over the implications of the Greek and French elections for Europe's efforts to resolve its debt crisis sent...

Stock index futures signal early lossesStock index futures signal early losses

[2012-05-08 12:00:00]
PARIS (Reuters) - Stock index futures pointed to a lower opening on Wall Street on Tuesday, with futures for the S&P 500...



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