Ex-JonBenet Murder Suspect John Mark Karr Leaves U.S.

For the second time this month, the U.S. government put taxpayer money on the hook to rescue a private financial company, saying the failure of the huge insurer American International Group Inc. would further disrupt markets.Government Bails Out AIG With $85 Billion Loan

AUSTRALIAN banks are unlikely to pass on the benefits of future interest rate cuts to customers as concerns for the deteriorating global financial markets grow.Future rate cuts won't be passed on

Clean coal institute for AustraliaPRIME Minister Kevin Rudd will today announce a $100 million clean coal research institute at a meeting with business and union leaders and environmentalists.