A man checks his laptop in front of a stock index monitor in Taipei. Taiwan plans to restrict Chinese stock investment in strategic sectors, as it seeks to keep control of its economy amid rapidly growing ties with the mainland, local media said Monday.

Taiwan to curb China investment: report

AFP - Tuesday, November 24

TAIPEI (AFP) - - Taiwan plans to restrict Chinese stock investment in strategic sectors, as it seeks to keep control of its economy amid rapidly growing ties with the mainland, local media said Monday. Full Story »

Lochte ends Phelps's reign as swimmer of year

AFP - Monday, November 23
Swimmer Ryan Lochte poses for photos on the red carpet during the 2009 USA Swimming Foundation Golden Goggles Awards on November 22, 2009 at the Beverly Hills Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. Lochte beat out superstar Michael Phelps and veteran Aaron Peirsol for male swimmer of the year at the awards on Sunday.

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - - Ryan Lochte beat out superstar Michael Phelps and veteran Aaron Peirsol for male swimmer of the year Sunday at USA Swimming's Golden Goggles awards.

BA warns cabin crew over strike: report

AFP - Monday, November 23
British Airways chief executive Willie Walsh, pictured in January 2009, warned his cabin crew Monday that he will not compromise on cost-cutting measures ahead of possible strike action next month.

LONDON (AFP) - - British Airways chief executive Willie Walsh warned his cabin crew Monday that he will not compromise on cost-cutting measures ahead of possible strike action next month.