Olympus calls shareholder meeting
2012-02-05 22:40:05
Olympus shareholders will get the chance to question management about the accounting scandal as the firm calls an emergency meeting.

Queen Elizabeth II renews pledge to serve Britain as she marks 60 years on the ... - Washington Post
2012-02-05 22:30:45
Globe and MailQueen Elizabeth II renews pledge to serve Britain as she marks 60 years on the ...Washington PostLONDON — Queen Elizabeth II marked her Diamond Jubilee on Monday with a message thanking all those who had supported her over her 60-year reign and reaffirming her dedication to serving the British people. The 85-year-old monarch ascended the throne ...Diamond Jubilee: Queen celebrating 60-year reignBBC NewsQueen's Diamond Jubilee poised to outdo Royal Wedding's pompGlobe and MailBritain's Queen Elizabeth II marks 60 years on the throneUSA TODAYSydney Morning Herald -CBS News -CTV.caall 1,524 news articles »

Chrysler breaks through, but there were other winners, too
2012-02-05 22:17:54
Last year automotive advertisers emerged from their recession bunkers and flocked back to the Super Bowl. This year, automakers unleashed another flood of ads -- and another bold effort from Chrysler stood out.

Giants edge Patriots in stunner
2012-02-05 21:56:45
Eli Manning produces yet another ice-cool performance in the fourth quarter as the New York Giants come from behind to beat the New England Patriots.

MPs fear far-right terror threat
2012-02-05 21:48:24
MPs have warned the government not to neglect the threat from extreme far-right terrorism, saying

VIDEO: Europe continues to freeze
2012-02-05 21:34:37
The death toll has risen across Europe as countries continue to struggle with the freezing conditions.

GOP race turns to Colorado, Minnesota (AP)
2012-02-05 21:32:20
AP - Now it's on to Colorado, Minnesota and Maine.

Bailout talks to resume in Greece
2012-02-05 21:20:01
Party leaders in Greece's governing coalition are to resume crisis talks on backing a 130bn-euro rescue plan needed to avoid a debt default.

Campaign to cut smoking in cars
2012-02-05 21:17:10
A campaign to stop people smoking in cars when children are present, and which could pave the way for a ban, is launched by the Welsh government.

Diabetes 'ups birth defect risk'
2012-02-05 21:10:25
The risk of birth defects increases four-fold if the pregnant mother has diabetes, a study of 400,000 pregnancies in England suggests.

US and Israel 'in unison' on Iran
2012-02-05 20:52:37
The US is working closely with Israel to use diplomacy to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power, President Barack Obama says.

Tech Bowl: Best Buy Spotlights Mobile Innovators, Founders In Super Bowl Spot
2012-02-05 20:48:33
Every year, Best Buy runs a big Super Bowl spot, and traditionally they go the route of hiring a big celebrity to hawk their brand message. Last year, it was 'the Biebs' and Ozzy Osbourne. This year, Best Buy has opted for something a bit different, choosing to highlight innovators and give more than a nod to geeks in its tech-focused Super Bowl ad. Drew Panayiotou, Best Buy’s U.S. marketing chief, told Bloomberg that the company had initially planned to continue down the celebrity track, but the outpouring of affection for Steve Jobs after the Apple CEO passed away was strong evidence that 'Silicon Valley inventors are today’s stars.'

Farley: Ford dealers had 'most profitable year ever' in 2011
2012-02-05 20:35:12
Ford Motor dealers racked up record profits in 2011, said Jim Farley, Ford's vice president of global marketing, sales and service.

VIDEO: Trade hurdles for EU-India talks
2012-02-05 20:25:32
Officials from the European Union and India will meet later this week for a summit as they try to make progress towards a free trade deal.

As Facebook grows up, it courts Madison Avenue (Reuters)
2012-02-05 20:19:27
Reuters - About a year ago, when it became clear that taking Facebook Inc public was a matter of when not if, Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg went out and poached Caroline Everson, then global advertising head at Microsoft Corp.