SEC investigates potential accounting fraud against U.S. investors involving Chinese firms publicly traded in U.S.

A new report says that the now collapsed Kabul Bank in Afghanistan acted as a 'ponzi scheme.'

Bangladesh is holding a day of mourning following a deadly garment factory fire. It has emerged the factory was making products for western companies, including Wal-Mart.

As the Kyoto Protocol nears its expiry, leaders from around the world will come together in for the United Nations yearly climate talks to discuss a new global deal to limit greenhouse gas emissions.

As President Morsi works to resolve tensions over his expanded powers, confidence in Egypt's government and economy falters.

A meeting to agree Greece’s next round of bailout money has ended after almost 12 hours with no decision. Athens won't get vital bailout funds without an agreement.

Europe's second largest economy, France, has just had its AAA credit rating downgraded by the rating agency Moody's.

The focus of President Obama's visit to the region has been geopolitical but what about the economic gains to be made?

There are strikes going on this morning in Greece, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Belgium. Workers are protesting all across Europe against rising unemployment and austerity.

The Chinese Communist Party will hand over power to China's next leader during its party congress this week.