Just a few months ago, global bowling stocks were at a low ebb — but recently a whole generation of fast-bowling talent has emerged as if from nowhere and imposed itself on the international game.

Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn spent the night in police custody and is being questioned again over allegations related to a prostitution ring.

A gauge of nationwide manufacturing activity was slightly higher in February but remained in contractionary territory, signaling Chinese businesses continued to face challenges.

Revisiting affirmative action in state-college admissions, the Supreme Court will review the University of Texas at Austin's policy that considered race as a factor in choosing freshmen.

Japanese stocks caught a tailwind from the yen's weakness, rising 1%, while mainland Chinese shares gained on hopes for a relaxation in policy toward the property sector.

Wynn Resorts defended its move to oust major shareholder Kazuo Okada, saying the board acted out of an obligation to protect the company and its shareholders.

Myanmar's transformation from pariah state to the next big thing has happened at light speed. Those looking to move in are finding a place ripe with potential, but riddled with potholes too.

A top advisory panel cut its estimate on India's growth for the current fiscal year to 7.1%, the weakest pace in three years, as high interest rates and an uncertain global environment hurt the economy.

Kingfisher Airlines still has tax arrears of 400 million rupees ($8.17 million), mostly comprising the service tax the Indian carrier had collected from passengers.

Robert Friedland, CEO of Ivanhoe Mines and one of the sector's most colorful moguls, is on the defensive in a squabble with industry giant Rio Tinto over a massive Mongolian copper-and-gold project.