BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's governing coalition said on Friday Hezbollah's takeover of west Beirut was an "armed coup" aimed at bringing Syria back into the country and serving Iran's interests.
Citigroup aims to sell $400 billion of assets
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc , the largest U.S. bank, said on Friday said it aims to shed $400 billion of assets over the next two to three years, in a drive to become more efficient.
Dutch study unlocks key to firm tomatoes
LONDON (Reuters) - Dutch scientists said on Friday they have identified a key gene that protects tomatoes against a common fungus that causes the plants to wilt.
World Headlines
UN to resume Burma food flights The UN's World Food Programme says it will resume aid flights to Burma despite a row over impounded deliveries. Hezbollah takes over west Beirut Gunmen from militant group Hezbollah drive out government supporters from western Beirut, stoking fears of civil war. Judge prolongs Fritzl's custody The Austrian man accused of locking his daughter in a cellar for 24 years is to be held for another month.
Fannie, Freddie ease mortgage rates Mortgage rates in some markets came down today, with banks offering certain jumbo loans at a little above 6% -- a lot cheaper than last week. Banks are loosening up on lending again because Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have a new strategy. Jill Barshay reports.
Laptop prices expected to rise too While it seems the price of everything is rising, electronics -- computers in particular -- are getting more powerful and cheaper at the same time. But Lisa Napoli reports that's about to end.
India halts trading to slow food prices India's government has decided it's had enough with rising food prices. It has suspended futures trading for some key commodites there, including soybean oil, chickpeas and potatoes. Sam Eaton reports.
