UK calls ‘Brexit’ referendum for June 23
A referendum on whether Britain should stay in the European Union will be held on June 23, Prime Minister David Cameron announced.
Barclays paid nearly $500M to Qataris: Lawsuit
Barclays paid Qatari investors £346 million to secure participation in a 2008 emergency fundraising, a suit by another key investor alleges. The FT reports.
Seaplane goes beyond Fantasy Island
The seaplane may have faded from view after its fame during the heyday of TV’s Fantasy Island, but it’s still a favorite of the rich.
China sacks securities regulator
China replaces the head of its securities regulator as it tries to tackle major volatility in its stock markets.
China’s top securities regulator stepping down
China removed Xiao Gang, the head of its securities regulator, from his post, the official Xinhua news agency reported Saturday.
Fannie Mae at risk of needing a bailout
Fannie Mae risks needing a government bailout that could shake confidence in the housing finance market, officials warned. The FT reports.
Italian author Umberto Eco dies at 84
Italian author Umberto Eco, famous for the 1980 blockbuster “The Name of the Rose,” died Friday at age 84, Italian media reported.
VIDEO: Richard Branson unveils new spaceship
Sir Richard Branson unveils a new version of his Virgin Galactic Spaceship.
What would a British exit from the EU mean for Ireland?
What would a British EU exit mean for Ireland?
TED: Uber and AirBnB defend operations
Uber and AirBnB defend the sharing economy that they helped shape, at the TED conference in Vancouver.