The recent volatility in financial markets reinforces the need for the Federal Reserve to be patient with its policy stimulus and to clearly tie an eventual interest-rate rise to improving economic conditions, a top Fed policymaker told Reuters.
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"Hart of Dixie" Season 4 continues with Zoe Hart's pregnancy with Wade? Cancellation rumors inconclusive despite Rachel Bilson's condition
Speculations if "Hart of Dixie" ends after Season 4 airs sometime in 2015 might not be conclusive. The production has already wrapped up and the upcoming comeback might be as vivid as ever.
China's companies, billionaires must step up to fight Ebola: WFP
China's corporations and billionaires have lagged behind in contributions to fighting the Ebola epidemic in West Africa despite vast economic ties to the region, the World Food Programme said on Monday.
Japan's Fujifilm says to make Avigan anti-flu drug for more Ebola patients
Japan's Fujifilm Holdings Corp said on Monday it was expanding the production of its Avigan anti-influenza drug to reach an additional number of Ebola patients.
Hope and obstacles as Russia and Ukraine seek gas deal
A tentative agreement between the Ukrainian and Russian presidents has raised hopes of ending a dispute in which Moscow has halted natural gas supplies to Kiev, but several obstacles still have be overcome.
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"Friends" celebrates 20th year anniversary with a reunion of Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, and Lisa Kudrow performing a skit on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" in August and dining in September. Fans will be glad to know that all the episodes of the show become available on Netflix starting January 1, 2015.
As of now, very little is known about the fifth installment of 'Transformers movie, but director Michael Bay hints that the next sequel will have sweeping changes. Rumor also has it that the next one will be based on the comics and cartoon shows 'Beast Wars.'
"The Last: Naruto the Movie" holds the toughest battle as the Konoha's -- Hidden Leaf Village -- best ninja concludes his journey. What to expect on the highly anticipated manga?
Khloe Kardashian is going through tough times as she deals with her impending divorce with NBA star Lamar Odom. She is reportedly finding strength and guidance from Scriptures. And despite Lamar's efforts to win her back, she seems not yet ready for reconciliation.
Banks who submit quotes for compiling Libor interest rates will have to follow a manual of instructions to avoid a repeat of the rigging seen in the past, the benchmark's new administrator said on Monday.
British drugmaker Shire (SHP.L) will lose its interim chief financial officer early next year to water supplier Severn Trent (SVT.L), the latest blow for Shire, whose proposed $55-billion acquisition by U.S. rival AbbVie (ABBV.N) was aborted last week.
UK lender Virgin Money has postponed its London stock market listing, the company said on Friday, delaying plans to raise around 150 million pounds ($241.5 million) in a float that could have valued the firm at 1.5-2 billion pounds ($2.4-3.2 billion).
Yahoo Inc is expected on Tuesday to outline cost-cutting efforts and give details of how it is evaluating possible acquisitions as it faces pressure from an activist investor, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing a person who was briefed on the plan.
British pub chain Spirit Pub Company Plc (SPRTC.L) said its board was in talks with ale maker Greene King Plc (GNK.L) on a revised 109.5 pence-per-share takeover offer, valuing Spirit Pub at 723.3 million pounds ($1.16 billion).
