Violent anti-WTO protest in Geneva

Violence erupted in the Swiss city of Geneva Saturday as a scheduled peaceful protest of a World Trade Organization conference turned violent and police had to use tear gas and rubber bullets.

Workers can’t hide from competitors

When I speak to college students, I always push two messages: If you work hard, take risks, leave your comfort zone and never give up, you can do anything you want to in life; and part of life is competition, because no matter what you want, you can bet that someone else wants it too. [...]

U.S. holiday record box office

Studio execs should give plenty of thanks to female moviegoers: “Twilight: New Moon” and “The Blind Side” led the best-ever Thanksgiving weekend at the box office by drawing women and families into theaters, while male-centric newcomers “Old Dogs” and “Ninja Assassin” only earned so-so numbers.

Cyber Monday brings hopes

The good news for merchants is that more Americans this year turned out to bag Thanksgiving weekend deals than last year. The bad news, however, is that shoppers on average spent less on their purchases compared to a year ago.

Blanchett: I love raising boys

Cate Blanchett may be a fashion icon but in her real life the actress is a mom who loves the daily chore of vacuuming.

Dubai debt woes ‘a drama, not a crisis’

Market experts say the debt revelations from Dubai this week will not lead the global economy back into recession, but have seriously damaged the Emirate’s standing as a leading financial hub.

Is sun setting on Dubai’s dreams?

European markets recovered early losses Friday as initial panic over Dubai’s debt hole subsided, but what are the wider implications of the Emirate’s request for a debt freeze.

Asia markets hit by Dubai fears

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Adam Lambert’s album sells well

Adam Lambert’s suggestive American Music Awards performance hasn’t hurt sales of his first album.

Osmond’s turkey with a side of win

The Osmond family Thanksgiving feast may have had something a little bit extra this year – a mirrored disco ball trophy.

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