The European Union hopes to lower emissions from flying — and nudge airlines into adopting greener practices — by making carriers join its five-year-old Emission Trading System. Read more..

By JAMES KANTER - International Herald Tribune

Democrats hope voters will punish Republicans in the midterm elections for blocking extended unemployment benefits; Republicans believe the public is more concerned about deficits. Read more..

By SEWELL CHAN - The New York Times

Guangzhou Steel is building a new mill to replace the one it is closing — and the new one will use scarcely less energy. Read more..

By KEITH BRADSHER - The New York Times

Google plans to push its Android mobile software in India and China and is exploring ways for developers to make more money from applications. Read more..

By BLOOMBERG NEWS - International Herald Tribune

Reliance Power will absorb Reliance Natural Resources, its sister company, in a share swap deal valued at $1.5 billion. Read more..

By REUTERS - International Herald Tribune

Film projects born out of the children’s television empire are lined up like parade floats at Paramount Pictures. Read more..

By BROOKS BARNES - The New York Times

On average, it takes visiting just 3.32 friends of friends for users to find one of their own followers. Read more..

By TEDDY WAYNE - The New York Times

Tired of waiting for spending to rebound, retailers are offering unconventional promotions to attract visitors. Read more..

By STEPHANIE CLIFFORD - The New York Times

As it reaches out for new revenue, Sony Music is broadening the definition of a record company, embracing businesses that sometimes have only a tenuous connection to music. Read more..

By ERIC PFANNER - The New York Times