Fiscal Cliff Talks Reach Edge as Deadline Hours Away [VIDEO]
Democrats and Republicans still sharply divided over tax hikes.
Chinese Markets Pick up on Improved Manufacturing Data
Markets trade positive on final working day of year, but remain wary of US 'fiscal cliff' talks
Wall Street Braces for Crucial Week as Fiscal Cliff Deadline Looms
Analysts fear panic if no deal is reached on debt ceiling and tax increases.
Senate Leaders Look For Last-Minute Deal on 'Fiscal Cliff'
As Obama exudes some hope, efforts on to find middle ground.
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Traders remain wary as US lawmakers struggle to clinch a last-minute deal to avert fiscal crisis.
Asian Shares Mixed While Japanese Stocks Climb on Stimulus Hopes
Traders remain cautious on US budget concerns as lawmakers struggle to settle differences before the deadline.
Syria Civil War: Seven Die in Gas Attack by Assad Troops [VIDEO]
Alleged use of deadly sarin gas on rebel areas in Homs raise spectre of Syrian regime resorting to chemical weapons.
Sandy Hook Massacre: Deport Piers Morgan Petition Goes to Barack Obama [VIDEO]
Petition on White House website hits 25,000 signatures in three days after Morgan attacks 'right to bear arms' amendment.
Connecticut School Massacre: Beyoncé, Jennifer Aniston, Selena Gomez and Celebrities Demand Action on Gun Violence [VIDEO]
Celebrities come together in public service announcement about putting end to gun violence.
NRA's Response to Sandy Hook Massacre Draws Strong Criticism
Anti-gun campaigners pour scorn on National Rifle Association's call for arming schools to combat shootings such as the one in Connecticut.
National Rifle Association on Sandy Hook Slaughter: Put Armed Officers in Every School
Powerful gun lobby claims weapon-free schools tell killers they are best place to inflict 'maximum mayhem'.
Sandy Hook Massacre: Moment of Silence Observed across US
Adam Lanza's 26 victims in Connecticut school shooting remembered on the first week anniversary.
Barack Obama to Nominate Senator John Kerry as Secretary of State
Massachusetts senator and former Democrat presidential candidate to succeed Hillary Clinton in key role.
US Fiscal Cliff Concerns Mount as Republicans Cancel Backup Plan Vote
Republicans call off a vote on "Plan B" to raise taxes on those earning more than £614,000 due to lack of support.
Sandy Hook School Massacre: Obama Sets January Deadline for Gun Proposals
Obama says words 'need to lead to action' following shooting of 27 people in Newtown, Connecticut.
European Markets Fall as Fiscal Cliff Talks Hit Fresh Roadblocks
Stocks edge lower in the opening minutes of trade as renewed concerns on US budget negotiations dampened sentiments.
Asian Stocks Slip as Fiscal Cliff Worries Return
Asian markets decline as the US fiscal cliff talks appear to hit further roadblocks and traders await Bank of Japan's policy decisions.
Sandy Hook School Massacre: Barack Obama Faces Huge Obstacles in Reforming America's Gun Laws
The President may be saying all the right things about curbing America's rampant gun culture, but, Gareth Platt believes, he will find actions far trickier than words.
European Stocks Extend Gains to Beat 2012 Highs on Fiscal Cliff Optimism
European markets rise firm in the early minutes of trade as concerns on US budget negotiations ease.
Sandy Hook School Massacre: Obama 'Supports' Ban on Assault Weapons [VIDEO]
National Rifle Association says it is 'shocked, saddened and heartbroken' over massacre.
European Stock Markets Forge Ahead on Fiscal Cliff Hopes
European stocks gain in early minutes of trade as US fiscal cliff negotiations show progress.
Sandy Hook School Massacre: Funerals Begin, Two Boys Buried [VIDEO]
Six-year olds Noah Pozner and Jack Pinto buried in Newtown while pro-gun lawmakers start to rethink.
Asian Markets Positive on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
Asian stocks sway between gains and losses as traders look for signs of progress in the US 'fiscal cliff' talks.
Sandy Hook School Massacre: Obama Comforts Grieving Community [PHOTOS]
Facebook and Twitter capture heartrending moments of president comforting relatives of 26 victims of Adam Lanza in Newtown, Connecticut.
Japan's New PM Shinzo Abe Takes Hard Line on China [VIDEO]
Abe, considered a hawk on China, says he will 'stop challenge'.
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