Thu 26 Nov 2009 | 15:19 EST
Sunset is seen at Jumeirah Beach Residences in Dubai, November 14, 2009. Dubai's ruler assured investors earlier this week it will have the support of its wealthier neighbour Abu Dhabi as it meets its financial obligations and said the emirate's future ambitions remain undeterred. REUTERS/Steve Crisp (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES TRAVEL SOCIETY BUSINESS)

Is the sun setting on vaunted Dubai model? 1:34pm ET

Dubai's debt troubles have exposed the fallacy of raising shining cities in the desert with foreign residents, finance and labor.  Full Article 

 
Linda Stern
Shopping smart

For the the best, lowest-priced buys during the holiday spending season, keep an eye online. It's going to be a big year for mobile and Internet deals, writes columnist Linda Stern.  Full Article 

  • USUS
  • UKUK
  • Europe
  • Asia
  • US Most Actives
to
Currency Pairs
Commodity Last Pct Chg Trade Date/Time
Oil 76.23 -2.27% 26 Nov 2009 13:14 EST
Gold 1192.8 +0.49% 26 Nov 2009 13:14 EST
Photo
Changing Buffalo, one block at a time

Grassroots groups in Buffalo say that after decades of big plans that have come to naught – casinos, hotels and the like – the city shows little sign of changing. They're now taking the city's blighted areas into their own hands.   Blog 

Awake after 23 years
2:25pm EST 
Belgian Rom Houben was misdiagnosed for 23 years as being in a coma, until a doctor discovered his brain was still functioning.