The Dilemma of Digital Free Trade

A lot of international trade takes place over the Internet, where digital goods and services are bought and sold across national borders.But international trade policy is still catching up.

Sony Pictures names Pascal replacement

Sony Pictures has named a replacement for Amy Pascal, who stepped down as co-chair following a debilitating cyber attack that revealed her private emails.

Obama Urged to Back Plan to List Owners of Shell Firms

Anticorruption activists have urged President Obama to back a plan to publicly register the owners of shell companies in the United States and around the world, a move they say is essential to thwart corrupt government officials, tax evaders and money launderers who rely on an opaque financial system.

Job Growth Remains Tepid

The nation’s employers created almost enough jobs to keep up with population growth in June, but not nearly enough to reduce the backlog of nearly 13 million unemployed workers.

G.M. Again Pauses Production of Chevy Volt

DETROIT — General Motors said on Friday that it planned to halt production of the Chevrolet Volt for five weeks beginning later this month because dealers had more than they needed.

U.S. Backs Apple in Patent Ruling That Hits Google

A federal agency ruled on Monday that a set of important features commonly found in smartphones are protected by an Apple patent, a decision that could force changes in how Google’s Android phones function.

Friends to help police bullying and abuse on Facebook

Facebook users who are being bullied or abused can now report the problem to friends, as well as site moderators.

The option to contact a "trusted friend" has been added to the website's safety centre.

Facebook said that the system was designed to help people solve online problems "face to face".