Rebecca Singer

International diplomats are meeting today in Rome to discuss how best to support Libya's rebels. And one proposal would create a new Marshall Plan for the Arab World.

Historically, royal marriages played a big role in the political and economic future for the country. Who would have been a good choice for Prince William, if that were still the case today?

Johnson and Johnson has agreed to buy Swiss orthopedic medical device company Synthes -- a move addressing the needs of an aging population.

The BBC's Rebecca Singer explains why economists and investors are watching the U.S. budget situation closely.

A ruling released today from the World Trade Organization says Boeing received illegal government subsidies. That's after a similar ruling against Airbus last year.

Tech giant Microsoft has filed an anti-trust complaint in Europe against Google.

The BBC's Rebecca Singer explains the latest finds from a survey conducted by the BBC, measuring public concern over China's economic power.

Other countries in manufacturing could see benefits as Japan's industry tries to recover.

Hit talent shows like "The X Factor" have become a prime source of new talent for the British music industry.

Forbes has released its 2011 list of world billionaires. Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim tops the list for the second year in a row, but for the first time, the Asia-Pacific region had more billionaires than Europe.