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With no clear victor, uncertainty wins Italy's election
Mark Duff Feb 26, 2013
Global stock markets are falling this morning after preliminary election results in Italy indicate no political party won a clear majority in parliament.
Mum's the word for U.S. businesses hacked by China
Rob Schmitz Feb 26, 2013
Experts say China's hacking is motivated by the need to innovate, but many of the U.S. firms that are victims need to reconsider their response to the attacks.
Global Corruption Quiz: Which countries are best and worst?
Stephan Richter Mar 13, 2013
When it comes to public sector corruption, which of the BRIC countries -- Brazil, Russia, India, and China -- ranks the best and the worst?
Italy election: Bombastic billionaire Berlusconi versus austerity
Stephen Beard Feb 22, 2013
Italian media magnate and former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is seeking re-election at the polls this weekend. But will the country take him back or stick with their austerity agenda?
Europe faces up to the cost of austerity
Christopher Werth Feb 22, 2013
Today, the European Commission said the euro zone will shrink another 0.3 percent in 2013, which is deeper and longer lasting than originally expected.
China considers carbon tax, will U.S. consumers foot the bill?
John Sudworth Feb 22, 2013
The official news agency in China is reporting that the government will tax carbon emissions.
The European debt crisis claims a new victim: Bulgaria
Stephen Beard Feb 20, 2013
After clashes between police and protesters became violent, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov submitted his resignation today in what has become the latest example of voters rising up against budget cuts and winning.
Don't freak out (yet) about 'scary' Chinese cyber attacks
Kai Ryssdal Feb 19, 2013
The New York Times reported that China is sponsoring cyber espionage on the United States. Kim Zetter from Wired talks about whether this should scare us or not.
American death in Singapore raises questions about espionage, foul play
David Brancaccio Feb 19, 2013
In a case with possible national security implications for the U.S., an American electronics engineer was found hanged in Singapore last year.
Report alleges Chinese military group behind U.S. hacking
Rob Schmitz Feb 19, 2013
The American computer security firm Mandiant is releasing a report today that claims cyber attacks in the U.S. are linked to hackers inside a Chinese military group.
