A generic picture of the number keypad on a computer keyboard. OFFPO Credit: Reuters/Catherine BensonNEW YORK | Wed Dec 26, 2012 2:53pm EST NEW YORK (Reuters) - In a decision that could make it easier for businesses to police cybertheft in the workplace,

WASHINGTON | Wed Dec 26, 2012 4:12pm EST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. authorities on Wednesday announced charges against a research analyst for trading and tipping others ahead of a 2009 acquisition by computer giant IBM, expanding a related insider

The San Cristobal volcano spews up large clouds of gas and ash near Chinandegga City, some 150 km (93 miles) north of the capital Managua December 26, 2012. Credit: Reuters/StringerMANAGUA | Wed Dec 26, 2012 5:29pm EST MANAGUA (Reuters) - Nicaragua's

CHICAGO | Wed Dec 26, 2012 7:55pm EST CHICAGO (Reuters) - Commerce on a key stretch of the Mississippi River could "come to an effective halt" earlier than expected next week due to low water levels, disrupting shipments of billions of dollars of grain

NEW YORK | Wed Dec 26, 2012 5:05pm EST NEW YORK (Reuters) - Temperatures across much of the northern half of the United States will be colder than normal during the first quarter, private forecaster Weather Services International said on Wednesday."After

LONDON | Wed Dec 26, 2012 7:47pm EST LONDON (Reuters) - The UK is on track to meet its 2020 renewable energy targets after low-carbon electricity generation grew more than a quarter in the year to end-June 2012, thanks largely to new solar and offshore