Dilma Rousseff Names New Cabinet Members

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff named 13 new members to her cabinet Tuesday, juggling positions to reward allies while maneuvering a politician tainted by a growing corruption scandal at state-controlled Petrobras out of her government.



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French Leaders Seek Calm After Attacks

French leaders appealed for calm from the public as they struggled to explain the nature of three attacks in three days, one of which is being investigated by antiterrorism prosecutors.



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After the Wave, Thai Boom Comes to Shore

In the rebuild frenzy that followed the 2004 tsunami in southern Thailand, sea gypsies and other squatters find that land where they have lived for generations isn’t really theirs.



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Starwood's Sternlicht Checks Back In to Hotels

Starwood CEO Barry Sternlicht founded the trendsetting W Hotels before bolting for private equity a decade ago. Now he’s back with two new hotel brands.



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Boards' Longtimers Face Pressure to Move On

Time may be running out for long-serving directors on U.S. corporate boards. Joining with activist investors, asset managers and other critics say veteran board members often can’t keep up with rapid changes in business.



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Fed Scores in Bid to Keep Cash From Trash

The Federal Reserve destroys more than 5,000 tons of U.S. currency a year—billions of dollars in torn, dirty or worn-out bills. The central bank now recycles more than 90% of its discarded bills.



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Iran's Economy Facing New Perils

Plummeting oil prices and the failure so far to conclude a nuclear agreement are dealing a double blow to Iran’s economy as it tries to recover.



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