Mortgage fraud 'is funding crime'

FBI promises more fraud arrests
A senior FBI officer says more arrests will be made as part of its probe into mortgage fraud and the credit crunch.

FBI holds 406 for mortgage fraud
The FBI says it has arrested 406 property market players as part of a crackdown on mortgage fraud.

Dell sees quarterly profits slip
US computer maker Dell sees its quarterly profits fall as customers around the world buy fewer computers.

No agreement for US car bail-out
US politicians say there is no agreement on a rescue plan to help the crisis-hit "Big Three" carmakers.

Russia pushes Ukraine on gas debt
Russia demands Ukraine to repay a $2.4bn gas debt, raising fears of a renewed dispute which could disrupt supplies to Europe.