Nigerian naira gains on NNPC dollar sales LAGOS (Reuters) - Nigeria's naira strengthened both on the interbank market and at the central bank's foreign exchange window on Wednesday, supported by the sale of $425 million by state-owned energy company NNPC and two other oil firms to banks. The naira closed at 158.40 to the dollar on the interbank, its strongest in almost three months compared to 158.60 a dollar close on Tuesday on ...
Tiny chameleons found on island off Madagascar A chameleon that could rest on the head of a match has been discovered by scientists on a island off Madagascar. The scientists also announced the discovery of three more species of tiny chameleons.
Eurozone stands by hard line on Greek bailout terms Pressure rose on Greece on Tuesday to enact deep budget cuts in return for a bailout, just as new economic data revealed acute distress and there was new talk of exclusion from the eurozone.
European stocks slip on ratings cuts, US data European stocks slipped on Tuesday following disappointing US retail sales data, having largely taken in stride a Moody's ratings cut on six European nations overnight due to the eurozone crisis.
Futures Rise on Chinese Reassurance, Kellogg, Procter & Gamble, and Comcast in Focus Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) are pointing toward modest gains following the opening bell, after People?s Bank of China Governor Zhou Xiaochuan expressed his belief that Europe can overcome its sovereign-debt crisis. Against this backdrop, Dow Mini futures are indicating a gain of about 42 points on the open, with S&P 500 Index (SPX) futures trading 5.4 points above fair ...
Australia, aiming for surplus, hikes taxes on rich Australian lawmakers on Wednesday narrowly approved tax hikes for the wealthy that will help the government meet its pledge to deliver a budget surplus next year.
Syria to hold referendum on new draft constitution Syrian President Bashar Assad ordered a referendum for later this month on a new constitution that would allow political parties other than his ruling Baath Party, the centerpiece of reforms he has promised to ease the crisis, even as the Syrian military on Wednesday besieged rebellious areas.
Kate Upton on cover of Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Sports Illustrated magazine on Monday unveiled its annual swimsuit issue with model Kate Upton on the cover in a two-toned, red string bikini with a bottom piece that, literally, appears to be little more than a string. Upton, 19, a native of Melbourne, Florida, is the latest in a long line of models including Heidi Klum, Elle MacPherson, Tyra Banks and Brooklyn Decker ...
Brent at nearly $118 on Mideast supply fears SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Brent crude held steady at nearly $118 on Wednesday as supply concerns in the Middle East sparked by tensions over Iran and disruptions in South Sudan trumped concerns about the health of the global economy as Greece faces the prospect of bankruptcy. Investors are worried about oil supplies as turmoil accelerated in Syria and Iran's dispute with the West over Tehran's ...