European countries ‘concerned’ by Israeli raids of Palestinian NGOs
Nine European countries, including France and Germany, said they were "deeply concerned" by the Israeli government's forced closure of several Palestinian NGOs operating in...
Tokyo markets open lower
Tokyo shares opened lower Tuesday as investors searched for fresh clues ahead of a key international meeting of central banks.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index...
Mining giant BHP records decade-high profit, buoyed by coal
Australian mining firm BHP revealed Tuesday that its profits jumped nearly 40 percent in the past year despite falling iron ore prices, bolstered by...
Hong Kong stocks rise at open
Hong Kong stocks opened slightly higher Tuesday as another round of weak US data provided a little hope that the Federal Reserve will temper...
Oil prices extend losses in Asia, equities rise
Oil prices extended losses Tuesday after weak US and Chinese data reinforced recession expectations, though equities
won support from hopes the figures will allow central...
