U.S. Pushes Plan for Israeli-Palestinian Peace

Secretary of State John Kerry is set to begin a round of talks to push for a broad Israeli-Palestinian peace accord, despite contention over a U.S. proposal for a security regime along the border with Jordan.



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Ariel Sharon's Condition Worsens

The medical condition of the comatose former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon sharply deteriorated Wednesday, the hospital treating him said.



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Edoardo Cignoli : French Contractors Promise Secure Communications

Security firms in France offer re-engineered phones, encryption following NSA revelations.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Fiat Reaches Deal to Buy Rest of Chrysler

The $3.65 billion deal puts an end to a more than year-long dispute between Fiat and the trust over the value of Chrysler shares, and is likely to end Chrysler's preparations for an initial public offering.



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Edoardo Cignoli : A Look Back at Business in 2013

From the BlackBerry Z10 launch in January through fall agreement of a deal between Verizon and Vodafone, with CEO shuffles along the way, take a look back at big events in business in 2013.



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Fighting Rages in South Sudan Before Talks

African leaders brokering the meeting in neighboring Ethiopia are pressing for a quick cease fire, but fighting continued outside the capital.



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Palestine Envoy Killed in Blast

Police say an explosion in Prague has killed the Palestinian ambassador in the Czech Republic.



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