Stories for August 30th 2009
Sunday, August 30th 2009 - 22:28 UTC
China's Policy Paper on Latin America and the Caribbean
On November 5, 2008, the Chinese government released a policy paper on Latin America and the Caribbean, as it had previously done so for Europe in 2003 and for Africa in 2006.
Published in:
Economy, Politics, International, Latin America.
Sunday, August 30th 2009 - 22:09 UTC
'Major win' for Japan opposition
A historic election win by Japan's opposition Democratic Party on Sunday is likely to buoy Tokyo shares on hopes for less policy deadlock, putting pressure on Japanese government bonds and the yen.
Published in:
Politics, International.
Sunday, August 30th 2009 - 22:02 UTC
US Senator Kennedy laid to rest
Hundreds of mourners have attended the funeral of US senator Edward Kennedy, who was a political force in America for over 47 years.
Published in:
Politics, United States.
