China shows signs economic recovery taking shape

Surge in US home construction could lift economy

Austerity-weary Greeks stage new general strike

World stocks rise on US, China recovery signs

Spain raises $6.04 bln in successful debt sale

MGM China signs deal for Macau casino expansion

First oil nears for Kazakhstan's supergiant field

Merkel backs calls for budget control

Merkel backs EU budget control, new fund

Akzo Nobel reports $3.11B loss in third quarter