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Researchers have used a diamond anvil cell to squeeze iron at pressures as high as 3 million times that felt at sea level to recreate conditions at the center of Earth. The findings could refine theories of how the planet and its core evolved.

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran's election overseers said Monday they will bar candidates who are physically weak from running in next month's presidential election, a reference to a former leader seen as a threat to hard-liners....

TOKYO - Japan’s earnings season has drawn to a close with the sharply weaker yen helping inflate profits at some of the nation’s top exporters, but, warn some commentators, the drop is not all good news. Sony booked its first annual profit in five years, Toyota more than tripled its earnings in the fiscal year to March and the head of rival automaker Nissan hailed...

The Times Editorial: The continuing demolition of houses in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg, shows how the government is quick to act against the weak but unable to deal with corruption within its own ranks.

The Times Editorial: The continuing demolition of houses in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg, shows how the government is quick to act against the weak but unable to deal with corruption within its own ranks.

Cardinal Keith O'Brien has been told to leave Scotland for 'prayer and penance', after resigning over charges of sexual misconduct. But his accusers still wait for a proper inquiryWhen news came last week that Cardinal Keith O'Brien was being exiled from Scotland for "prayer and penance", memories came flooding back to Lenny, the former priest who has accused O'Brien of...

How Ottawa’s grand plan to make the country a hotbed of telecommunications competition was derailed by weak policies, overly optimistic new entrants and complacent consumers

After nearly five months in orbit, Canadian astronaut feels like an old man, his arteries stiffer, his bones more porous and his body so weak he’s forced to sit down when he showers

NICOSIA (Reuters) - The IMF said on Friday that risks for Cyprus were "unusually high" given its weak banking sector and economy and the island's full adoption of an economic austerity plan was imperative.

The Times Editorial: The continuing demolition of houses in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg, shows how the government is quick to act against the weak but unable to deal with corruption within its own ranks.

Japan's economy has roared back to life but fears grow that tumbling yen could spark Asian crisis.    

A stagnant economy, a weak President and a jump in car burnings are all signs of a looming crisis in France that threatens to drive the eurozone's problems to a "higher plane", says hedge fund boss Michael Hintze.    

(Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings on Thursday due to poor U.S. sales and said its profit for this quarter might also miss Wall Street's forecast as it spends more on its foreign bribery probe, e-commerce and international operations.

The Times Editorial: The continuing demolition of houses in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg, shows how the government is quick to act against the weak but unable to deal with corruption within its own ranks.

(Reuters) - AT&T Inc expects much better results in its wireless business in the second quarter after a weak start to the year, Chief Executive Randall Stephenson said on Wednesday.

Data released Wednesday showed France slipping into recession and Germany eking out weak growth, but analysts said any new plans to stimulate growth remained unlikely.    

(Reuters) - AT&T Inc expects much better results in its wireless business in the second quarter after a weak start to the year, Chief Executive Randall Stephenson said on Wednesday.

Figures blamed on weak exports, investment and household spending as Germany also posts unexpectedly weak start to year.

The rupee resumed weak at 54.86 per dollar as against yesterday's closing level of 54.81 per dollar at the Interbank Foreign Exchange (Forex) market.    

Senior analyst says coalition has chosen policies likely to 'fall on the back of the poor population groups'The OECD has warned that Britain faces rising levels of inequality by pursuing austerity polices that are widening the gulf between rich and poor.In a report examining the developed world's response to the global slowdown, the thinktank warns that the "financial...

The Times Editorial: The continuing demolition of houses in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg, shows how the government is quick to act against the weak but unable to deal with corruption within its own ranks.

Shadow business secretary says Nigeria visit revealed potential and warns against focusing solely on Bric nations such as IndiaA future Labour government would seek to stimulate Britain's trade with Africa, the shadow business secretary, Chuka Umunna, has said, as he warned of the risks of missing out on the opportunities from the fast-growing continent.On a visit to Nigeria,...

Life is too short to drink bad wine or weak coffee. However, I have no problem downing an occasional bag of stale Doritos. The point is, life is short. That is what kept running through my head each time I prepared to meet a new Match.com date.