Westpac Banking said that it would acquire St. George in a deal that will create one of Australia’s largest banks. Read more..

By TIM JOHNSTON - The New York Times

The end of a decade-long European ban on poultry imports from the United States moved a step closer after the European Commission promised to put forward a formal proposal to lift the embargo. Read more..

By STEPHEN CASTLE - The New York Times

A former UBS banker and another man were charged for their alleged role in a tax evasion scheme. Read more..

By LYNNLEY BROWNING - The New York Times

Instead of blaming India and others for the rise in food prices, Americans should rethink their energy policy — and stop eating so much, say a growing number of Indians. Read more..

By HEATHER TIMMONS - The New York Times

Liberty Media and IAC/InterActiveCorp said that they had settled their differences, paving the way for the division of IAC into five companies. Read more..

By GERALDINE FABRIKANT - The New York Times

Oil refiners have not been able to to raise gasoline prices enough to pass along the full increases in oil, analysts say. Read more..

By JAD MOUAWAD - The New York Times

Manhattan landlords and developers are creating new rentable space from top floors once used for storage or equipment, and they are figuring out how to use even small quantities of air rights. Read more..

By CLAIRE WILSON - The New York Times

Despite the drop in profits, the bank, which has been pummeled by a rogue trading scandal, beat the average market earnings forecast. Read more..

By JAMES KANTER - The New York Times

South Africa, the world’s biggest precious metals producer, said mining output fell 17 percent in March because of power shortages. Read more..

By BLOOMBERG NEWS - The New York Times

At a time when many developers around the country are being forced to pull in their reins, Larry A. Silverstein has only to look out his windows to see a new real estate empire in the making. Read more..

By TERRY PRISTIN - The New York Times