International

Tuesday, November 27th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
“Queen Victoria” royalty christening next December 10

One of the most highly anticipated new-builds of 2007 has inched closer to entering the ranks of British royalty. On Saturday, November 24, the 90,000-ton, 2,014-passenger Queen Victoria officially became part of the Cunard family in a handover ceremony at Venice's Fincantieri Marghera shipyard.
Monday, November 26th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Scientists propose “save the oceans” ten year program

Warming seas, over-fishing and pollution mean it is vital to improve the system for monitoring the world's oceans, says a group of distinguished scientists. The researchers say more data is needed to ensure the world is able to respond effectively to any potential threats.
Sunday, November 25th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Australia chooses Labor and a generational change

Australia's Labor leader Kevin Rudd, a Mandarin speaking former diplomat, swept into power at a national election Saturday on a wave of support for generational change, ending 11 years of conservative rule.
Friday, November 23rd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Rescued cruise pxs expected in Punta Arenas Saturday

At 18:30 hours Chilean time Zodiac boats belonging to a Norwegian cruise vessel began landing the 154 passengers from the stricken “MV Explorer” at the Chilean Antarctic base President Frei in King George Island.
Friday, November 23rd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Lloyd's List claims M/V Explorer had “five failings”

A legal and insurance storm of Antarctic proportions could be in the making for the M/V Explorer and its owners if a report in the maritime market news portal Lloyd's List proves to be correct.
Wednesday, November 21st 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Global mine clearance operations demand 400 million in 2008

Proposed initiatives to remove landmines and explosive remnants of war in some 30 countries and three territories around the world are expected to cost 404 million US dollars next year, according to a report jointly published by three United Nations agencies and released Tuesday.
Wednesday, November 21st 2007 - 20:00 UTC
OECD warns of mortgage debacle on equity markets

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, OECD said on Wednesday that overall losses caused by the U.S. mortgage market crisis could hit 300 billion US dollars and the broader credit crunch could yet inflict greater damage on equity markets.
Wednesday, November 21st 2007 - 20:00 UTC
China forecasts boom in cooking oil and grains markets

China's soy oil purchases will represent 45% of world's imports by the end of last September up 25% from seven years ago according to a report from the Beijing government supported Shanghai Daily”.
Wednesday, November 21st 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Repsol CEO demands clear rules for investors in Latam

Spain's Repsol-YPF CEO Antonio Brufau claimed on Wednesday that “certain countries” in Latinamerica, which he did not specify, seem to have difficulties in perceiving the benefits that come with foreign investments, both for the economy and its population.
Wednesday, November 21st 2007 - 20:00 UTC
US dollar slumps to new low against the Euro and Yen

The dollar on Wednesday slumped to a new record low against the Euro pushed by weaker US growth prospects and pressures for another cut to US interest rates when the Federal Reserve Monetary meets next December 11.