Daniel Bonventre, 63, a former director of operations for Bernard L. Madoff, was arrested and scheduled to appear Thursday in Manhattan federal court. Read more..

By DIANA B. HENRIQUES - The New York Times

Charlie Brown's harborside home, surrounded by water, wildlife and open spaces, seems like a world away from the hustle and bustle of the Australian fashion industry. Read more..

By LEAH GREENGARTEN - International Herald Tribune

The Teamsters’ Union and environmental activists are allies in a push for the short-haul trucking companies working in ports to buy new, low-emission rigs. Read more..

By STEVEN GREENHOUSE - The New York Times

The $13 billion transaction strengthens the link between the soft-drink maker and its bottling operations. Read more..

By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED - The New York Times

The Federal Reserve is examining the stratagems devised by Goldman Sachs and other big banks to help Greece mask its burgeoning debt over the last decade. Read more..

By NELSON D. SCHWARTZ and SEWELL CHAN - The New York Times

The White House plans to use the government’s buying power to prod private companies to improve wages. Read more..

By STEVEN GREENHOUSE - The New York Times

In recent years, buyers with the patience to build their own homes have begun to look beyond Buenos Aires. Read more..

By NICK FOSTER - International Herald Tribune

Senator Charles E. Grassley of Iowa has asked Goldman Sachs to clarify how much it has collected in fees as states and cities issue so-called Build America Bonds to finance infrastructure. Read more..

By CHRIS V. NICHOLSON - International Herald Tribune

Telecom Italia delayed the release of its results after officials seized 300 million euros in connection with a money-laundering scandal. Read more..

By ELISABETTA POVOLEDO and DAVID JOLLY - The New York Times

Spain may be in financial trouble, but so far the debt markets are not despairing about Spanish debt. Read more..

By CHRIS V. NICHOLSON - The New York Times