Global manufacturing data helps Asia markets rebound
Asian markets firmed on Friday as a slew of upbeat manufacturing data from around the globe overshadowed concerns about the US Federal Reserve's plans for its stimulus programme.
UK Islamic TV channel fined for inciting violence
Britain's broadcasting watchdog fined an Islamic television channel £85,000 ($133,000, 99,700 euros) after a presenter said anyone disrespecting the Prophet Mohammed should be killed.
China manufacturing rebounds: HSBC
A closely watched indicator of Chinese manufacturing turned positive for the first time in four months in August, HSBC said Thursday, in a sign of renewed strength in the world's second-largest economy.
US manufacturing gaining on competition: study
After decades of hollowing out, US manufacturing is overtaking competitors and stands to grab up to $115 billion more in export business from rivals by 2020.
Al-Jazeera America goes live, woos viewers
Al-Jazeera America went live Tuesday, accompanied by a campaign of traditional and social media for its cable channel launch, as it pledged to outdo its rivals with serious, in-depth journalism.
Risky financial crisis derivatives return in new form
Collateralized debt obligations, the complex financial instruments that cratered disastrously in the financial crisis, are back.
Introduction of Euro-4 in Kazakhstan was timely: Transport Ministry
Euro-4 cars filled with Euro-2 petrol will still improve the ecological situation in Kazakhstan: official.
Tokyo shares open lower after Wall Street losses
Tokyo shares opened lower Tuesday, following a weak showing on Wall Street as speculation lingers that the US Federal Reserve will scale back its bond-buying programme.
Japan firm says skin stain complaints top 7,000
Japanese cosmetics maker Kanebo said Monday the number of complaints about skin discolouring from using its whitening products has topped 7,000 from customers both at home and abroad.