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Turkey vows intent 'stronger than ever' to secure Syrian border
Turkey vows intent 'stronger than ever' to secure Syrian border

Turkey said Wednesday it was more determined than ever to secure its Syrian border from attacks by Kurdish forces, threatening a ground operation "at the most convenient time." Kobane, a Kurdish-majority town near the Turkish border, was captured by IS in late 2014 before Syrian Kurdish forces drove them out early the following year.

Credit Suisse expects Q4 pre-tax loss of $1.6 bn
Credit Suisse expects Q4 pre-tax loss of $1.6 bn

Credit Suisse stocks tumbled again Wednesday after announcing it expects a surprise fourth-quarter pre-tax loss of up to $1.6 billion as it launches into a radical overhaul of its operations. Credit Suisse launched its new strategy following huge third-quarter losses, in a bid to repair the damage following a series of scandals.