Ebola latest: Madrid nurse's dog put to death

2306: Six people admitted to Carlos III hospital in Madrid for possible Ebola contagion .

Twitter sues Washington over surveillance data report

Social media outfit Twitter on Tuesday evening announced that it had filed a lawsuit against the US federal government claiming that its right to free speech under the first amendment of the Constitution had been violated.

Yahoo cuts 400 jobs in India

On Tuesday, Yahoo slashed 400 jobs in India, amounting to about 3% percent of its global staff.

US 10-year Treasury yield down 7bp to 2.35%

US Senator expects tougher Ebola screening rules this week -Reuters/CNBC

GlaxoSmithKline reportedly investigating corruption allegations in UAE

GlaxoSmithKline, Britain's biggest pharmaceutical group, said it was looking into allegations of corruption in the United Arab Emirates.

Woodford Invt. Management sells down stake in Reckitt Benckiser

In its monthly update fund manager Woodford Investment Management has informed that in September it unwound its position in shares of Reckitt Benckiser completely.

Glencore is no longer actively seeking a merger with Rio Tinto - Reports

The news instantly cut into the gains which the shares of the Australian iron-ore miner had been sporting.

UK economic growth eased slightly in third quarter, NIESR estimates

The UK economy grew by 0. 7% in the third quarter after 0. 8% in the previous three months, according to estimates from the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR).

Public Health England says no need for extra airport screenings

Public Health England (PHE) has said there are no plans to bring Ebola screenings to British airports.

IMF cuts global growth forecast

Three more potential Ebola cases are being monitored at Spanish hospital

Rio Tinto rejected Glencore approach in August, company reveals

British-Australian diversified resources group Rio Tinto has revealed that it had turned down the advances of Glencore after an approach from the mining and commodities giant in the summer.

HK retail sales drop 50% while government agrees to negotiate with protestors

Pro-democracy protests have decimated usual shopping patterns in Hong Kong, according to a survey. Retail chain sales have seen a drop of 50% during the Chinese National Day holidays and those selling watches and jewelry were impacted most dramatically, the Hong Kong Retail Management Association claimed in a statement yesterday. In meetings on Monday between government and student protesters, it was agreed that there will be several rounds of discussions and any agreements reached must be vetted by the government.

Bank of Japan maintains policy settings, as expected

At its monetary policy meeting overnight the Bank of Japan maintained its policy settings, reiterating that it aims to expand the monetary base at an annual clip of between 60-70trn yen, as expected.

Rio Tinto rejected Glencore merger approach back in August, company reveals

Glencore has held contacts with Chinalco, Rio Tinto shares rise

After rejecting a merger proposal from Glencore at the start of August Rio Tinto has had no contacts with its rival on that same matter, the iron-ore miner said in a statement issued overnight.