Report: HSBC says new regulations could prompt sale of UK retail operations
LONDON (AP) — HSBC may decide to sell its U.K. retail banking operations, depending on the impact of yet to be announced new banking...
Greece to dissolve Parliament for new election June 17, hoping to end its political gridlock
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's Parliament is to be dissolved so new elections can be held June 17.
Romney campaign releases first general election TV ad, 'Day One'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitt Romney's first general-election TV commercial promises he would introduce tax cuts and approve the Keystone...
Star of Italian drama 'Reality' turns in breakout performance at Cannes from behind bars
CANNES, France (AP) — The breakout performance of the Cannes Film Festival so far is Aniello Arena's turn as a Naples fishmonger who...
Spanish banking stokcs stocks focus of investor concern after Moody's downgrade
MADRID (AP) — The level of bad loans on the books of Spain's banks has risen to an 18-year high, the country's central banker reported...
Obama to announce $3 billion in private sector pledges for food security in Africa
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is set to announce a new $3 billion food security initiative to help alleviate hunger and...