Analysis: Egypt in tough final leg of transition

CAIRO (Reuters) - The final leg of Egypt's transition from military to civilian rule has turned into a bitter power struggle that is feeding a sense of crisis and confusion among Egyptians, who fear their democratic dawn could be at risk. Just weeks before a presidential election in May, divisions are hardening in a nation polarized by the rise of Islamist groups that were banned under Hosni Mubarak and attempts by members of his administration to reassert influence. ...

Biden Unloads on Romney's Tax Plan, Personal Wealth

Vice President Joe Biden unloaded on Mitt Romney in New Hampshire today, accusing him of trying to “sucker” voters into believing that tax cuts for the rich would  spur economic growth, slamming Romney’s personal wealth. “He offers his prescription as if somehow it’s a new idea, folks,...

Europe's biggest contemporary art center opens

After a renovation that nearly tripled its size, the revamped Palais de Tokyo swung open its doors Thursday, inaugurating what is now the largest — and perhaps dustiest — contemporary arts center in Europe.

Summary Box: Sony to cut 10,000 jobs

TRIMMING THE PAYROLL: Sony Corp. says it will slash 10,000 jobs, or about 6 percent of its global workforce.