US authorities charge seven people with spreading software to hijack four million computers worldwide.

Asian shares open sharply lower following renewed fears over the eurozone debt crisis, after Italy's borrowing cost rose to a record high.

While the Greek debt crisis occupies world leaders at the G20 summit of the biggest economic powers, should we fear the potential fallout here?

Leaders of the largest county in the US state of Alabama vote to file for a multi-billion dollar bankruptcy, expected to be the costliest in US municipal history.

China's trade growth slows in October, raising fresh concerns about the impact of a global economic slowdown on its economy.

Tokyo police launch an investigation into Olympus for the possible violation of financial laws, according to reports.

Quarterly sales at supermarket group Morrisons rise but trading conditions remain "challenging", the company says.

European aerospace giant EADS reports a fall in third quarter operating profits and says its new A350 jet will be delayed.