Bharti Airtel’s plan to buy the African assets of Zain worried investors who fear the company can’t afford it. Read more..

By UNA GALANI and EDWARD HADAS - The New York Times

Bharti Airtel, the largest Indian mobile phone company by subscribers, confirmed on Monday that it is in talks to buy the African assets of the Kuwaiti telecom company Zain for about $10.7 billion. Read more..

By HEATHER TIMMONS - International Herald Tribune

Drug makers are pursuing a consumer base in markets like Asia and Latin America, where many pay out of pocket for medicines but often cannot afford expensive brand-name drugs. Read more..

By NATASHA SINGER - The New York Times

Joaquín Almunia, the E.U.'s new commissioner for competition policy, warned Monday that despite the weak economy, companies would continue to face high fines if they break antitrust law. Read more..

By JAMES KANTER - International Herald Tribune

The online publishing heavyweight bought CityFile, the New York boldface name guide. Read more..

By BRIAN STELTER - The New York Times

Beijing is under attack for conservative spending policies that critics say are damaging long-term productivity prospects and contributing to the imbalances underlying the global financial crisis. Read more..

By ALAN WHEATLEY - International Herald Tribune

A piece of the financial overhaul legislation targets the responsibility of stock and insurance brokers to act in their customers’ best interest. Read more..

By TARA SIEGEL BERNARD - The New York Times

Renegade vendors called “outboarders” say they have to stretch their meager marketing budgets any way they can, but the industry calls them parasites. Read more..

By MARTHA C. WHITE - The New York Times

Jim Norton, a radio personality on the “Opie and Anthony Show” and an author, has a comedic take on his fear of flying. Read more..

By JIM NORTON, As told to JOAN RAYMOND - The New York Times

Where do you turn when looking for reliable, practical travel information — online or in print? The answer is all of the above, because one complements the other. Read more..

By JOE SHARKEY - The New York Times