Two days of wide-ranging economic and political talks between the United States and China wrapped up in Beijing with no major agreements announced but both sides said they had candid discussions and reaffirmed their commitment to building a strong and enduring relationship.
The European Central Bank drained 26.5 billion Euros in one-week funds from Euro-zone money markets on Tuesday, in line with its aim. The operation aims to offset purchases of government bonds by Euro zone central banks.
The European Union agreed Tuesday on cooperation understandings in civil aviation with the Latinamerican Civil Aviation Commission, CLAC, and with Brazil to promote closer coordination in technical and safety issues.