A cleanup would work in favor of Western companies that are now shut out of such industries as energy, finance and real estate, where insiders take care of their own. Western multinationals generally maintain strict policies against bribery, kickbacks …

Luxury real estate mover Charlie Brendon-Cook said he would never divulge clients' names but he regularly dealt with the rich and famous as well as the rich and unknown. "I'm not going to be drawn on who we're dealing with, but it's no secret those …

Volumes were also higher – 399 properties were auctioned in the past weekend compared with 294 for the corresponding 2012 weekend. In Sydney's west, a Strathfield home in Newtown Road was the city's top at $3.22 million. The Real Estate Institute of …

By Alan Wheatley, Global Economics Correspondent. LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) – A blend of past and present holds the key this week to gauging global economic prospects. Month-old minutes from the Federal Reserve could offer hints on when the U.S. …

French athlete Teddy Tamgho claimed gold in the men's triple jump event at the World Championships in Moscow, with a jump measuring 18.04m. By News Wires (text). Teddy Tamgho of France won the men's triple jump at the world championships on …

Mumbai: Gold prices are likely to hover at around Rs 31,000 per 10 grams by the end of this year even though demand for the metal may remain at 860 tonnes after the government's restrictions to curb imports, according to experts. "Weak rupee and higher …

In the very last race of the championships Sunday, Bolt grabbed the gold-colored baton for his anchor leg of the 4×100-meter relay and churned toward the finish line, huffing and puffing to generate more speed. Not that he needed it. Justin Gatlin …

It features a huge collection of iPhone 5 cases which are carefully designed and are manufactured from fine material so that they are durable and do not get damaged easily. The cases offer maximum protection to the … For instance, the rhinestone …

The 53rd annual Art-Craft Fair presented by the San Clemente Art Association kicked off its two-day weekend run Saturday with fine art and handmade crafts of more than 100 artists. Watercolors and pastels, ceramics and pottery, clothes and jewelry …