Paul Allen hits Tribeca festival with Ebola film
Billionaire Paul Allen is passionate about fighting Ebola, and is putting his money where his mouth is with a new documentary.
Russia President Putin: I’m ready to work with US
Russia has key interests in common with the United States and needs to work with it, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday.
Obama urges ‘creative’ talks with Iran on sanctions
President Obama on Friday directed his diplomats to use “creative negotiations” to bridge a sharp divide with Iran over sanctions. The NYT reports.
Australia foils alleged terror attack, arrests 5 teens
Hundreds of Australian police on Saturday arrested five teens planning an Islamic State-inspired terrorist attack next week.
Goldman Sachs sued over ‘sex discrimination’
A senior banker will next week begin an employment case against Goldman Sachs after alleging she was cheated out of millions of pounds. The FT reports.
Russia’s economy shrinks despite Putin’s spin
Russia’s economy has contracted further, a day after president Vladimir Putin sought to reassure the nation that the worst of the crisis was over.
US Treasury’s Lew urges Greece to speed up reforms
The U.S. Treasury Secretary is urging Greece to reach a deal with its creditors, warning that a default would damage the world economy.
Rupert Murdoch’s penthouse on sale for $72 million
For a hefty $72 million, Rupert Murdoch’s penthouse in One Madison, Manhattan is on the market, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Earnings next test for stocks after market wipeout
Stocks could chop around and rack up more losses in the week ahead, with the next wave of corporate earnings reports.