South Africa is recalling 1.35 million condoms given away at the African National Congress party's centenary celebrations amid charges some broke during intercourse and others were porous, an official said Tuesday.

German retail sales fell in December, but were still higher for the year overall, while data also showed Spanish inflation easing in January.

Microchip designer ARM posted a sharp rise in fourth-quarter net profit, underpinned by strong demand for smartphones and tablets.

The FTC intensified its crackdown on the debt-collection industry, announcing a $2.5 million settlement with a company for allegedly coercing borrowers into paying debts they no longer legally owed.

The government agency charged with protecting corporate pensions is ramping up its fight with the parent company of American Airlines, filing liens against the airline's international assets.