News on Davos

Rep Frank says banks "recognizing reality"

2010-06-25T18:42:33Z

DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - Barney Frank, the powerful chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, said on Saturday a reported move by banks to agr...

Bankers warn against isolated U.S., UK steps on banks

2010-04-16T07:18:53Z

DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - Leading bankers and industry groups warned on Wednesday against isolated initiatives by the United States and Britain to regulate banks, saying one set of rules were needed to gover...

How Business Can Help Untangle the Mess

2010-04-16T17:18:13Z

In spite of the gloom about the economy I witnessed at this week's World Economic Forum in Davos, hope was in the air about a new era of global collaboration resulting from President Barack Obama's inauguration. After a decade of declining respect for American leadership, the time is ripe to get the World Economic forum to focus on plans for post-crisis world, turn down star power

No Bono, no Angelina.

With capitalism in crisis, the 2,500 business and political leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland this week...

Davos scales back glitz

2010-06-26T02:52:58Z

World Economic forum to focus on plans for post-crisis world, turn down star power

No Bono, no Angelina.

With capitalism in crisis, the 2,500 business and political leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland this week...

Switzerland Hockey Spengler Cup

2010-12-31T11:01:25Z

St. Petersburg's team captain Maxim Sushinskiy, left, celebrates with the trophy after winning their final game of the 84rd Spengler Cup ice hockey tournament against Team Canada, in Davos, Switzerland, Friday, Dec. 31, 2010. (AP Photo/Keystone,

Switzerland Iran Mottaki

2010-12-14T02:31:40Z

File - In this Jan. 9, 2009 file photo Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki gestures while speaking during a session at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Iranian President Mahmo...

Economy American Voices

2010-12-04T08:01:14Z

FILE - In this Jan. 29, 2009 file photo, PepsiCo Chairman and CEO, Indra Nooyi speaks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. It seems Washington is...

China Summer Davos

2010-09-13T04:16:02Z

A participant listens to a session at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2010, also known as Summer Davos held in Tianjin, China, Monday, Sept. 13, 2010. Over 1,300 business and government participants from 85 countries are expected at the three-day meeting. (AP Photo/N...

TV Idol Gives Back

2010-04-20T08:46:11Z

FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2009 file photo, co-chairs of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, USA, Bill Gates, right, and Melinda Gates, sit together prior to an interview at the