BEIJING (AP) - China's new leader Xi Jinping will confer with President Barack Obama next month in California, months earlier than their expected first meeting, as both sides seek to stem a drift in relations, troubled by issues from cyberspying... [Full Article]
By Belinda Goldsmith CANNES (Reuters) - After countless broken bones and smashed teeth, Jackie Chan has given up doing his own stunts and wants more serious roles but the Kung Fu actor says he will never stop being an action star despite earlier plan... [Full Article]
(Reuters) - Wal-Mart said on Tuesday it does not plan to sign a Bangladesh fire and building safety accord drawn up by labor groups because it believes its current safety plans will get faster results. The legally-binding agreement, drafted by labor ... [Full Article]
BEIRUT (AP) - Russia defended its sales of anti-aircraft systems to the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad, just days after joining forces with the U.S. for a new push to end Syria's civil war through negotiations. (Source: Associated Press... [Full Article]
LAS VEGAS (AP) - You can't always get what you want. Unless, perhaps, you're a member of the Green Valley High School choir and you want a chance to sing on stage with the Rolling Stones. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Robert Downey Jr. may be striking a blow for good old-fashioned star power as he prepares to square off against Disney and Marvel over his slice of the pie on "The Avengers 2" and "Iron Man 4.&... [Full Article]
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) - Ten days after the horrifying collapse of a garment-factory building, life has become still more gruesome for crews working to recover bodies at the site. The death toll rose to 547 on Saturday and the stench of decaying fles... [Full Article]
CAIRO (AP) - Egypt's leading opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei said Tuesday he believes the Islamist president will eventually be forced to reach out to the opposition because his group is losing support and isn't able to tackle the count... [Full Article]
By Lauren Tara LaCapra NEW YORK (Reuters) - Just a few Wall Street banks will be able to maintain large trading operations after adjusting to new rules and will achieve returns-on-equity of just 15 percent to 16 percent, according to a Boston Consult... [Full Article]
AMSTERDAM (AP) - Queen Beatrix has signed the official act of abdication at the Royal Palace in downtown Amsterdam, making her eldest son Willem-Alexander the first Dutch king in more than 100 years. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
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