Features By Christopher Werth
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The pop culture bump of 'The Scream'
The Edward Munch painting goes on sale today, and is expected to fetch upwards of $80 million. The century-old painting has found continued relevance in pop culture.
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Germany's business boom vs. France's baby boom
Germany is ticking along, as the rest of Europe struggles. But it faces a shrinking population.
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Budget issues hurt Greece's 2012 Olympic plans
Today, the Greek Athletics Federation laid out what it sees as a "bleak future" for sports. The federation has suspended track and field events as part of budget cutbacks. That puts into question Greece's ability compete in the London Olympics this summer.
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BRICS nations meet, hope to start own bank
The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa gathered in New Delhi today for a summit for the so-called BRICS group of emerging economies. At the top of agenda is a proposal to establish their own development bank.
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India's oil purchases from Iran irk U.S.
India is a U.S. ally but also one of the top importers of Iranian oil. It could face U.S. sanctions unless it curbs these oil purchases.
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With unemployment at 14 percent, the Irish look for work abroad
More than a year after Ireland received a bailout, unemployment in the country has risen to more than 14 percent, and nearly 1,500 people leave the Emerald Isle every week to look for work.
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No riots, but Ireland feels the pain of austerity
Ireland is tackling its debt crisis with a harsh program of austerity measures. The Irish are not rioting, as the Greeks did, but they are hurting.
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Guinness, Johnnie Walker owner sees rising profits
Diageo, the alcoholic drinks giant that owns brands like Guinness and Johnnie Walker, says that its profits rose 15 percent last year despite flat sales in beleaguered Europe.
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Nokia announces more layoffs
Nokia is to Finland what General Motors once was to the U.S. But as the company fades, it opens up room for new, smaller tech companies to matter.
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Irish citizens boycott new homeowners tax
Packed, town hall-style meetings have sprung up all across Ireland over the past several weeks.
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