10/04/2012 | Economy

Facebook to buy Instagram for US$1B

10/04/2012 | World

Global recession more severe now than when it started, IMF says

Housing busts and recessions are more severe and last for at least five years when they follow a big run-up in household debt, according to a study released today by the International Monetary Fund. For that matter, the IMF has urged governments to consider “bold” interventions to reduce household debt levels and stimulate growth.

10/04/2012 | World

Global shares down on growth concerns: Dow, S&P fall for fifth day

The selloff in US stocks accelerated, as the Dow and S&P 500 dropped for a fifth day, with the pullback coming on the cusp of earnings season. The slide marked the S&P 500's worst day since Dec. 8. The declines were the largest losses this year in terms of both points and percentage drops for each of the three major US stock indexes. Meanwhile, European shares hit a 10-week low as fresh concerns about global growth and pressure on some highly indebted euro zone countries hurt cyclical stocks.

10/04/2012 | Sports

Golf agenda

10/04/2012 | Sports

Gone with the Wind

10/04/2012 | The World

Gunfire from Syria hits Turkey camp

10/04/2012 | Printed Edition

Gunfire from Syria hits Turkey camp

BEIRUT — Syrian forces opened fire across two tense borders yesterday, killing a TV journalist in Lebanon and wounding at least six people in a refugee camp in Turkey on the eve of a deadline for a cease-fire plan that seems all but certain to fail.

10/04/2012 | Sports

Haas out of US Clay Courts with knee injury

10/04/2012 | Entertainment

Hunger Games again on list of challenged books

10/04/2012 | Economy

Industry secretary stands down