China's Economy Grows 7.7% in 2013, More Cooling Seen
China said on Monday (January 20) that its economy grew 7.7 percent in 2013 after easing in the final three months on sagging investment growth, a cooldown that some analysts say is a sign of the more sober times ahead as the government wrestles to implement major reforms.
London Banking Job Vacancies Drop 42%
Britain's banks and financial services firms have axed the number of job vacancies across London as they struggle to keep costs down following increased regulatory expenses and fines stemming from a variety of scandals.
NSA Collects Millions of Text Messages Globally
The U.S. National Security Agency has been gathering nearly 200 million text messages a day from around the world, gathering data on people's travel plans, contacts and credit card transactions, Britain's Guardian newspaper reported on Thursday (January 16).
Prince Harry Quits as Apache Helicopter Pilot
Britain's Prince Harry is leaving his role as an Apache helicopter pilot to focus on bringing America's Warrior Games to London, Kensington Palace announced on Friday (January 17).
Bangkok Blast Wounds 28 Anti-Government Protesters
An explosive device wounded 28 anti-government protesters in the Thai capital on Friday (January 17) and other violence was reported after several days of relative calm when the movement appeared to be running out of steam.
Apple iPhone Launches on China Mobile Network
The iPhone made its debut at China Mobile stores across the country on Friday (January 17), opening Apple's door to the world's largest carrier's 763 million subscribers and giving its China sales a short-term jolt.
London on Track for World Tourism Crown in 2013
The number of visitors flocking to London last summer soared by a massive 20 percent, leading tourism chiefs to predict that the total tally for 2013 will tip over the 16 million mark, making it the most popular city to visit in the world - superseding Paris and New York.
F1's Ecclestone Faces German Bribery Trial
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone is expected to stand trial on bribery charges in late April, a German court said in Munich on Thursday (January 16).
Egyptian Voters Back New Constitution in Early Results
There was optimism for Egypt's future on the streets of the capital Cairo on Thursday (January 16) after the initial results of a referendum showed an overwhelming approval for a new constitution.
Deutsche Bank, Citigroup Feel Heat of FX Investigation
Apple to Refund at Least $32.5 Million in App Purchases
Bomb Attacks Kill More Than 60 in Iraq
US, Gulf Arab States Pledge $1bn in Fresh Syria Aid
Gemma Arterton Stars at a New Jacobean Theatre
Authorities Search Bieber's Home in Vandalism Case
Kanye West Files Lawsuit Against Digital Currency Coinye
Global Demand for Luxury Cars Expected to Remain
WFP Steps Up Aid to South Sudanese Fleeing Conflict
Google Announces Purchase of Nest Labs
France's Hollande Expected to Talk on Affair Allegations
Trial of Dave Lee Travis on Sex Offence Charges Begins
China Doctor Found Guilty of Trafficking Babies
Thai Protesters Target Government Offices
Anti-Fracking Protests Held In The UK Despite Assurances
Virgin Galactic SpaceshipTwo Completes Test Flight
American Hustle and 12 Years a Slave Win at Golden Globes
Relief Efforts Underway in Tonga After Cyclone Ian
Thai Protesters Move to Shut Down Bangkok
ICC to Investigate Alleged UK War Crimes in Iraq
