Today on Reuters (1/5)
Global stocks tumble
World stocks dropped to 5-1/2 year lows as investors reacted to dire Fed warnings on the economy and fears about the viability of major U.S. auto makers and Citigroup. Full Article | Video
A deal for Detroit?
Auto executives made their case on Capitol Hill for a $25 billion aid package as legislators seemed to move closer to a deal. Full Article
Smoothing the path
Bill Clinton will allow ethics reviews of future business and charitable activities should Hillary be picked as secretary of state, Democrats familiar with the issue say. Full Article | Video
"Africa's Iraq"
Concern is growing over Somalia, with Washington afraid a return to power by local Islamist insurgents could make it a haven for al Qaeda allies. Full Article | Video
Walgreen eyes growth
Walgreen says it expects to increase its share of prescription sales even as "anxious" consumers rein in spending in the tough economic climate. Full Article | Full Coverage
Jobless claims and tech results
Weekly jobless claims will be scrutinized after the previous reading came in at a 7-year high. Tech bellwether Dell and retailer Gap report quarterly results. Factbox
The Great Debate (1/4)
Petrodollar drought blow to banks
Banks in Europe and Britain, and their unfortunate would-be borrowers, face another blow as plunging oil prices tighten the spigot of petrodollar deposits, writes James Saft. Commentary
Don't delay restructuring
By assisting the Detroit Three, Congress can delay Chapter 11 reorganization but it may be better to let them go through that process, writes Peter Morici. Commentary
Lack of resolve
The G20 summit must be considered a disappointing failure, even by the relatively low expectations set for the event, writes John Kemp. Leaders produced a long agenda of further studies, but failed to tackle even the most fundamental decisions. Commentary
Green New Deal unlikely
A growing chorus is calling for massive public investment in green energy to revive economic growth while fighting climate change. But it may not happen fast enough, writes Paul Taylor. Commentary
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Crisis in Credit
Follow the financial crisis using our interactive video timeline. Track the global impact on our interactive map. Full Coverage
A million years of nuclear planning
Columnist Bernd Debusmann asks if the EPA is engaging in scientific fantasy by setting impossible hurdles over nuclear waste. Commentary
Consumer Credit
The mortgage-inspired crisis infecting markets may be followed by even bigger problems borne out of growing credit card debt. Take a closer look. Full Coverage
The Obama tour
An organized tour drives through Obama's Kenwood neighborhood in Chicago, stopping at several landmarks.Al Qaeda warns Obama
Nov 19 - Al Qaeda warns President-elect Barack Obama not to follow President W. Bush's policies. Play Video
