Just as the U.S. economy is struggling to expand at a healthy pace, a pair of political standoffs threatens to slow growth and spook investors.   Unless Congress acts before Tuesday to fund...

A Federal Aviation Administration advisory committee recommended Thursday that airline passengers be allowed to use smartphones, tablets, e-readers and other personal electronic devices during...

The European Commission wants to create a new financial backstop for ailing banks from its member countries that do not use the euro currency.   Spokesman Simon O'Connor said Thursday...

Bank loans to businesses in the struggling eurozone economy fell again in August, increasing speculation the European Central Bank may act to make more cheap credit available and help keep a fragile...

Creating the ideal conditions for an enhanced work-family life balance, and stimulating an increased participation of women in the workforce is seen by the government as an important pillar for...

What are the main features of the new government's economic policy?    At its 18th National Congress last year, the Communist Party of China launched a new roadmap for future economic...

While public opinion in Malta is still largely dominated by conflicting debates about ministers and their Chinese wives, at this tail-end of summer, the real action is about to begin.   Our...

The head of Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. said Wednesday he has every intention of completing the acquisition of BlackBerry, despite doubts that the $4.7 billion deal for the troubled smartphone...

International Monetary Fund experts argue the eurozone should set up a joint budget to strengthen the 17-country bloc's ability to weather economic shocks and help its hardest-hit members avoid...

The French government has declared the economic crisis over and is promising that its budget for next year will bring growth and jobs, but experts are criticizing the proposal from all sides and a...