Andrew Taylor

European stocks markets moved higher on Monday despite a key German business sentiment indicator falling to its lowest level since March 2010, with traders looking towards possible stimulus measures.

European stock markets rose but the euro fell against the dollar on Thursday, as traders looked ahead to key monetary policy decisions from the European Central Bank and Bank of England.

European stocks and the euro rose on Tuesday on prospects that central banks would act to boost economies, while Barclays shares jumped after its chief executive resigned amid a rate rigging scandal.

European stock markets rose but the euro slid on Tuesday on prospects that central banks would announce action to boost economies, while Barclays shares jumped after its chief executive resigned amid a rate rigging scandal.

European stock markets and the euro rose on Tuesday on prospects that central banks would announce action to boost economies, while Barclays shares jumped after the shock resignation of its chief executive.

World stocks were mixed and the euro struggled higher versus the dollar despite growing strains on Spain on top of worries for Greece's eurozone future.

Liverpool ended their six-year trophy drought here Sunday after winning a penalty shoot-out victory over Championship side Cardiff in the League Cup final at Wembley.

Cardiff battled through to the League Cup final on Tuesday, overcoming a first leg deficit to defeat Championship rivals Crystal Palace on penalties.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in Congress on Tuesday threw their support behind a payroll tax cut extension, trying to blunt charges ahead of 2012 elections of favoring wealthy Americans over middle-class workers.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in Congress on Tuesday threw their support behind a payroll tax cut extension, trying to blunt charges ahead of 2012 elections of favoring wealthy Americans over middle-class workers.

Blackburn manager Steve Kean faces a fight to avoid the sack after Championship club Cardiff claimed a 2-0 win over struggling Rovers in the League Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Insurer claims it was bilked by professionals seeking phony profit. A major insurer says it was victimized by an elaborate conspiracy involving insurance fraud, unnecessary medical care and kickbacks, according to a federal racketeering lawsuit filed Monday in Las Vegas.

Senate blocks bill to repeal 'don't ask, don't tell,' Obama appeals to lawmakers to try again. Senate Republicans blocked a major year-end push by Democrats to lift the military's ban on openly gay troops on Thursday, dealing a huge blow to gay rights groups' hopes for repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" any time soon. President Barack Obama instantly appealed to lawmakers to make another, last-ditch try before going home for the year.

Senate blocks bill to repeal 'don't ask, don't tell,' Obama appeals to lawmakers to try again. Senate Republicans blocked a major year-end push by Democrats to lift the military's ban on openly gay troops on Thursday, dealing a huge blow to gay rights groups' hopes for repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" any time soon. President Barack Obama instantly appealed to lawmakers to make another, last-ditch try before going home for the year.

Obama says he wants two-year pay freeze for federal employees; Congress must approve plan. President Barack Obama on Monday proposed a two-year freeze of the salaries of some 2 million federal workers, trying to seize the deficit-cutting initiative from Republicans with a sudden, dramatic stroke. Though signaling White House concern over record deficits, the freeze would make only a tiny dent in annual deficits or the nation's $14 trillion debt.

Change is quick at the Capitol: McConnell reverses on earmarks ban as old and new collide. Old and new Washington collided on Capitol Hill Monday, and new won.

Analysis: Deficit panel pushes GOP, Dems, to accept higher taxes, spending cuts to curb debt. The leaders of the deficit commission are baldly calling out the budget myths of both political parties, challenging lawmakers to engage in the "adult conversation" they say they want.

The leaders of the deficit commission are baldly calling out the budget myths of both political parties, challenging lawmakers to engage in the "adult conversation" they say they want.

Analysis: Deficit panel pushes GOP, Dems, to accept higher taxes, spending cuts to curb debt. The leaders of the deficit commission are baldly calling out the budget myths of both political parties, challenging lawmakers to engage in the "adult conversation" they say they want.

Pelosi seeks to remain the leader of House Democrats despite huge election losses. Despite widespread complaints about massive losses that will put Democrats in the minority, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday she will try to stay on as leader of her party in the House.