German stocks outperform as Merkel forms gov't

LONDON — German shares outperformed their peers in Europe on Wednesday after the country's major parties agreed to form a new government and a measure of consumer confidence hit a six-year high. Trading volumes were relatively light, however, as traders...

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UK-based Standard Chartered opens branch in Iraq

BAGHDAD — British bank Standard Chartered PLC says it has opened a branch in Iraq's capital, Baghdad and that it hopes to play a role in the country's economic growth. A statement said Wednesday that the main aim is to meet the increasing banking needs...

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Clashes during Tunisia protest over economy

TUNIS, Tunisia — Clashes erupted in one of three Tunisian cities where tens of thousands of people demonstrated Wednesday over their declining economic situation, calling for greater investment in their impoverished regions. Dozens of protesters attempted...

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Xbox, PlayStation tackle console launch glitches

Move over, zombies. Step aside, terrorists. Aliens, out of the way. There are a few new foes affecting gamers that are proving to be far more destructive than any on-screen villain. With nicknames like "the blue light of death" and "the disc drive...

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Greek economy seen shrinking further next year

ATHENS, Greece — A leading international economic body predicted in a report Wednesday that Greece's economy will shrink further next year and that the government might need more financial help. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development...

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Gauge of US economy's health edges up 0.2 percent

WASHINGTON — A measure of the U.S. economy's health improved in October, suggesting consumers and businesses mostly shrugged off the 16-day partial government shutdown. The Conference Board said Wednesday that its index of leading indicators rose 0.2...

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European financial stress seen at lowest in years

BERLIN — The European Central Bank says the overall stress level in the euro area's financial system has fallen to its lowest level since the early days of the global financial crisis six years ago. ECB vice president Vitor Constancio said as he presented...

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Dubai chosen to host 2020 world expo

PARIS — Dubai will host the 2020 World Expo, becoming the first Middle Eastern city to organize the event in its more than 150-year history. The Gulf emirate bested competing bids from Izmir, Turkey, Sao Paulo, Brazil and Yekaterinburg, Russia after...

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New Logan machines help travelers stay healthy

BOSTON — Travelers passing through Boston's Logan International Airport can now get an impromptu health report while waiting for their flights. Four new health stations that include detailed walking paths though the airport and a machine that measures...

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Judge moves airline merger step closer to takeoff

A federal bankruptcy judge has cleared the way for American Airlines and US Airways to complete their merger and create the world's largest airline. The judge ruled Wednesday that this month's settlement of an antitrust lawsuit filed by the federal...

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