Verizon Wireless announced more concrete plans Wednesday for this year’s launch of its speedier, next-generation internet service for mobile devices.

WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The United States on Wednesday renewed its support for an Afghan reconciliation effort aimed at ending a 9-year-old war that has worsened, despite the presence of nearly 150,000 foreign troops in the country.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission says it plans to improve security procedures in the wake of an investigation into an al Qaeda suspect’s employment at several U.S. nuclear power plants.

There is a growing appetite in Singapore to learn Mandarin Chinese.

China’s premier addresses Europe’s political & business leaders as they struggle to get to grips with China’s weak currency.

It is estimated that the low cost medical care provided in India could generate over $3bn a year for the country.

The Chief Adviser to the China Banking Regulatory Commission, Andrew Sheng, warns that the world will have to adopt a greener economy to save resources.

The International Monetary Fund says the global financial system remains the weak link in the economic recovery.

Liverpool chairman Martin Broughton says club owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks have a chance to be ‘good guys’ and sell the club.

There is a growing appetite in Singapore to learn Mandarin Chinese.