A report by an American think thank says that U.S. dependence on China for rare earths is extremely problematic and poses both economic and national security risks. View Full Image Reuters US says dependence on China for rare earth is economic, national security risk Related Articles "Internet Kill Switch" Not Possible In The U.S. Report: Hackers penetrate computer networks at Nasdaq Treasury: can't say China a forex manipulator Related Topics China California Japan South Korea Aust...

British Columbia Ferry Lines (BC Ferries) - the largest passenger ferry line in North America - has reportedly blocked access on its free Wi-fi service to any site that has sex education or abortion-related content. View Full Image Reuters Internet Censorship by British Columbia Ferry Lines has sparked off controversy Related Articles BJ's says may put itself up for sale, shares jump BofA Merrill's "Edge-y" online venture gains converts Pimco CEO says "not yet" buying Greek and Irish bonds Related Topics Management Abortion ...

Federals are trying to identify hackers, who have repeatedly entered the network of the company that runs the Nasdaq Stock Market during the past year, the Wall Street Journal reports.Although the part of the network system that executes trades was not compromised, investigators are trying to decipher the possible motives behind the penetration. A range of motives are being considered from theft of trade secrets to unlawful financial gain and even threat to the national security. View Full Image Reuters. Bartz, CEO of Yahoo and Kallasvuo, CEO of Nokia are displayed on the Nasdaq sign in Times Square. Related Articles Treasury: can't say China a forex manipulator Chinese stealth-jet firm bids for U.S. defense contracts EU to end Chinese telecom probe despite subsidies ...

Studies conducted jointly by researchers at Imperial College London and Harvard University, published in the medical journal The Lancet , show that obesity worldwide almost doubled in the decade between 1980 and 2008. View Full Image Reuters Studies published in the medical journal The Lancet show that obesity worldwide almost doubled in the decade between 1980 and 2008. Related Articles Ferguson allows operation of oil firm involved in the 2009 Montara oil spill Workers union scores CBA social networking policy for employees Campaign to offer rebates for green office tenants Related Topics Australia Cancer ...

Software giant Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) said it would release 12 security patches and software updates next week to fix 22 bugs in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Office, Visual Studio, and IIS. View Full Image Microsoft Microsoft said it would release 12 patches and software updates next week to fix 22 bugs in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Office, Visual Studio, and IIS. Related Articles Microsoft sells $2.25 billion of debt at low rates Microsoft taps USD high-grade market with $2.25 billion deal Users Sue AT&T For "Phantom Data" Charges Related Topics Microsoft Subscribe t...

The Apollo Theater has announced that legendary singer, Stevie Wonder will be the next in line for the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame.In a statement released over the week, the theater said that the singer will be inducted into the New York City institution's Hall of Fame in five months. View Full Image REUTERS Stevie Wonder to be inducted for the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame in New York Related Articles Verizon may curb heavy iPhone data users Microsoft sells $2.25 billion of debt at low rates S&P: 4 More Years to Clear Shadow Inventory Related Topics New York Subscribe to The Economic Monitor ...

Haiti on Thursday heeded foreign pressure and amended the results of its November first-round elections, setting up a presidential run-off excluding a government-backed candidate hit by fraud allegations. View Full Image REUTERS A Haitian man walks next to posters of Haiti's presidential candidate Mirlande Manigat in Port-au-Prince January 19, 2011. Related Articles Global reaction to escalation of violence in Egypt Haiti awaits vote results, Aristide backers protest Israel shocked by Obama's "betrayal" of Mubarak Related Topics Hillary Clinton human rights United Nations ...