Europe

Google Inc has plans to shut down its engineering office in Russia amid a crackdown on internet freedoms and a law regarding data-handling practices, the Wall Street Journal reported.

AbbVie's $55B deal to buy Irish drug maker Shire would mark the largest tax inversion ever, as a growing number of U.S. firms eye lower rates overseas.

Nokia revealed the $7.4 billion sale of its devices and services division to Microsoft is being delayed several weeks as the companies await regulatory approval in Asia.

A federal grand jury is looking into Citigroup's compliance with the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering regulation.

Google has offered further concessions to address regulatory concerns about its search technology, effectively settling a three-year EU investigation and avoiding a fine of up to $5 billion.

Google has reportedly made new concessions to antitrust regulators in Europe in an effort to settle a three-year probe.

European Union regulators approved Microsoft's $7.2 billion buyout of Nokia's device business, without conditions. 

A blessing from Europe helps clear the way for Microsoft’s biggest-ever transaction, aimed at cementing its shift to a devices-and-services company.

The European Central Bank’s long-time spokesperson will leave to head up the communications division of Germany’s largest lender.

The SEC recently contacted public funds with exposure to Russian markets to confirm they are weighing risks and properly disclosing their investments. U.S. May Sanction Russian Economy | Russia to Hit Back at 'Every Hostile Thrust'

The U.S. bank with the biggest international business, said government agencies and authorities are investigating its foreign-ex trading.

Workers at Goodyear's French unit took over a plant Wednesday as part of an ongoing protest over the facility's pending closure.

Yahoo will not acquire a majority stake in the online video website due to objections by the French government.

A week ago, Charlie Hebdo was a niche publication little known outside France, with a circulation of 60,000. On Wednesday the satirical newspaper's first issue since last week's deadly attack on its staff went on sale with an initial print run of 3 million copies and front-page coverage around the world. There was brisk bidding for copies of Charlie Hebdo on Internet auction sites.

Shares of Juniper Networks enjoyed a 3% bounce following a report indicating Nokia is considering making a play for the U.S. networking-gear maker.

U.S. drugstore chain operator Walgreen is under pressure from a group of shareholders to consider relocating to Europe to gain tax benefits.

Souring prospects in the world's largest emerging markets are darkening an already cloudy outlook for the global economy, the World Bank said on Wednesday, as it cut growth forecasts for the third straight year.

The question becomes: Is Greece is inconsequential compared to overall discouragement of anti-austerity movements elsewhere on the continent?

Investors flock to the safety of the U.S. assets as terror attacks rage in Mali and Paris and global cities remain on heightened alert.    

The Paris attacks aren't likely to have a long-term negative impact on the regional or global economy and financial markets.