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A well-known Chinese TV personality who joked about revolutionary leader Mao Zedong behind closed doors will face "serious" punishment, according to state-run media.

European stocks were dragged down by energy and mining companies Monday after a strong rebound in Chinese markets earlier in the day.

A power outage on the Shinkansen bullet-train system in western Japan on Saturday caused a minor passenger injury and delays during a busy travel season, putting a slight blemish on a system that often prides itself on its punctuality and a near-impeccable safety record.

A bomb attack at a police station in Istanbul killed at least two people and injured several others early Monday morning. Photo and video: AP

A year after scrapping a carbon tax, Australia’s government is facing pressure over its stance on greenhouse-gas emissions ahead of global climate talks.

Five things to know about Foxconn's overseas ambitions.

Five things to know about Foxconn's overseas ambitions.

Five things to know about Foxconn's overseas ambitions.

Here are five things to know about Foxconn's investments in India and its overseas ambitions.

Economists react to China's disappointing trade and factory price data in July.

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp. will begin manufacturing phones in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, according to the state’s highest elected official.

We asked Beijingers their thoughts about egg freezing, after an actress' revelation set off heated debate on the issue.

Nepal agreed over the weekend to divide the country into states in a significant step that could help speed the adoption of a new federal constitution.

Frank Gifford, a versatile NFL star who went on to a second career as a broadcaster on “Monday Night Football,” has died. He was 84.

The belated revelation that Taliban founder Mullah Mohammad Omar has been dead for more than two years delivered a serious blow to a nascent, Pakistani-brokered peace process aimed at ending the group’s long-running insurgency in Afghanistan.

A technology startup, Robinhood, created a minimalist mobile-based stock-trading app targeting millennials. Co-founder Baiju Bhatt talks about how Robinhood will allow more access to the markets.

Mixing It Up: Investment adviser Antonio Caxide mostly relies on index funds but has been buying more active funds as a defensive move in anticipation of greater volatility in U.S. stocks.

China's Internet giants are now taking on Western food chains at their own game—door-to-door delivery.

That's a wrap for season two of 'True Detective.' Are you satisfied with the ending?

Ahead of the Tape: Shake Shack needs beefier growth, profits or ideally both to underpin its valuation.

The first yacht to legally carry paying American travelers to Cuba in decades docked in Havana, marking what promoters hope will be a surge in seaborne travelers to the Communist island.

Low interest rates lead to soaring premiums for those who bought these insurance policies in the 1980s.

Heard on the Street: Gold-mining stocks have been crushed thanks to the drop in the price of the precious metals. But some vestiges of gold fever remain.

Heard on the Street: Arista’s growth has shined, despite slower spending by cloud giants and an expensive legal battle with Cisco.

China’s economy started the second half of the year on a weak note, posting disappointing trade and factory-price data in July amid pressure from slack demand at home and abroad.