China GDP grew about 10% in 2010: Vice Premier
China's economy grew by around 10% in 2010, with retail sales up 18.5%, showing that it is now relying more on domestic consumption, Vice Premier Li Keqiang said in remarks published on Saturday.
IPL Auction: 350 players, $90mn to spend
Ten teams, 353 players, 74 matches, USD 9 million salary cap for each team: the Indian Premier League (IPL) is back as the franchisees finalise the list of players they want to bid for in the auction on January 8-9 at Bangalore.
Yellowstone National Park set visitor record in 2010
Americans economizing amid financial uncertainty and stable gas prices helped push visitor numbers at Yellowstone National Park to an all-time high in 2010, a park official said on Friday.
Growing pains, hiccups greet tech's old guard
Nvidia Chief Executive Jen-Hsun Huang learned firsthand how pervasive -- and demanding -- mobile devices can be.
Record number of bald eagles spotted in Massachusetts
Record number of bald eagles spotted in Massachusetts
Verizon to host event; Will the iPhone be invited?
Verizon Wireless delivered cryptic nontransferable invitations on Friday to an event to be held in New York on Tuesday, January 11. Shares of Verizon rose 2.3% in after-hours trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
Political heat may unite Fed, suppress dissent
Open dissent within the US Federal Reserve this year could set it up for damaging outside criticism, raising the stakes for new Fed voters tempted to take a stand against Chairman Ben Bernanke.
Newest 'Jersey Shore' draws big audience to MTV
The premiere of the third season of reality show "Jersey Shore," yielded the highest viewership for the show yet and the most ever for a series telecast on MTV, the network said on Friday.
Canadian sentenced for perjury in Air India bombing
A Canadian man already convicted of involvement in the world's deadliest bombing of an airliner was sentenced on Friday to nine years jail for lying when he told a court he did not know details of the bombing conspiracy.
Ex-Madoff aide makes bail, under house arrest
Annette Bongiorno, one of convicted swindler Bernard Madoff's longest serving employees charged in the massive fraud, made bail on Friday and said she looked forward to drinking "real milk" at home.
World Bank sees winners, losers from food price spike
Rising food prices will hit the urban poor hardest, a senior World Bank official said on Friday, denting growth in food-importing countries and benefiting farmers, but with stronger emerging currencies protecting some states.
'Fighter' Mark Wahlberg weighs in on Afghanistan
US presidents aren't the only ones who make surprise visits to troops in Afghanistan. "The Fighter" Mark Wahlberg made his own trek to the war-torn country in December, but with little media attention that typically follows dignitaries and Hollywood stars.
Microsoft reviewing prize media account: Source
Microsoft Corp has put its estimated USD 1 bn media buying account into review, raising the possibility the business could move to an agency other than current partner Universal McCann, according to a source familiar with the account.
Obama staff shakeup in full swing: FACTBOX
US President Barack Obama's appointment of Treasury aide Gene Sperling as his new top economic adviser was the latest in a flurry of changes marking his biggest staff shake-up since taking office two years ago.
TVS Motor fixes Jan 27, 2011 for interim dividend
TVS Motor has fixed January 27, 2011 record date for interim dividend, if declared.
Chandhok sets sights on F1 reserve role
India's Karun Chandhok has set his sights on a test driver role, with Team Lotus the main target, to keep his Formula One hopes alive after failing to secure a race seat for 2011.
ArcelorMittal set to list Aperam unit: Sources
ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steelmaker, is set to list its stainless steel unit Aperam at the end of January or in early February, sources close to the matter said on Friday.
US jobs growth disappoints, but jobless rate falls
US employers hired fewer workers than expected in December and a surprisingly large number of people gave up searching for work, tempering the positive news of a big drop in the unemployment rate.
US regulators consider tiered Volcker rule: Report
US regulators are considering using a three-part approach to determine if banks are complying with a ban on proprietary trading included in the new financial reform law, according to a Financial Times report.
Lenovo sets expectations for tablet market
Lenovo Group, which is making a concerted push into tablets, said it expects the devices to see good growth but still eventually only make up a fraction of the broader personal computer market.
HP names communications head; marketing chief out
Hewlett-Packard Co is naming a new executive to head up communications, bringing over a veteran from SAP AG.
Hedge funds rise in 2010 but lag broader market
Hedge funds ended the year with double-digit gains but lagged behind the average stock market indexes and fell short of the average stock mutual fund's returns as well as their own more powerful rise in 2009.
Central banks must avoid debt-monetizing stigma
Central banks must avoid letting their purchases of government debt be seen as a way to finance spending, rather than an effort to boost growth, a top Bank of Japan official said on Friday.
Sarkozy takes G20 case to Obama as food prices soar
French President Nicolas Sarkozy takes his campaign for greater global food price and currency stability to Washington next week when he seeks Barack Obama's support for France's goals as head of the Group of 20 powers.
Attorneys for Jackson doctor hint at a defense
An attorney for Michael Jackson's doctor on Friday hinted that the pop star may have killed himself with the drug propofol, even as prosecutors tried to bolster their claim the singer's physician committed manslaughter.
