International

Wednesday, August 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Polar bears detected swimming in high seas miles from shore

An aerial survey by United States government scientists in Alaska's Chukchi Sea has recently found at least nine polar bears swimming in open water, with one at least 60 miles from shore, raising concern among wildlife experts about their survival, reports Science Daily.
Wednesday, August 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Canada reaffirms Arctic presence mapping resources

A major initiative that involves mapping out the geological resources in Canada's Arctic was announced with great media display this week in Ottawa. Prime Minister Stephen Harper said state-of-the-art geological science and technology will be used to map the energy and mineral potential of the North.
Tuesday, August 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Australia extends China, Rio Tinto “aluminum medal”

Australia has backed Chinese aluminum giant Chinalco's recent purchase of an 11% stake in Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto.
Tuesday, August 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Grazing cattle shown to align north-south direction

Have you ever noticed that herds of grazing animals all face the same way? Images from Google Earth have confirmed that cattle tend to align their bodies in a north-south direction.
Tuesday, August 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
US median household income: USD 50.233; poverty 12.5%

Real median household income in the United States climbed 1.3% between 2006 and 2007, reaching 50,233 US dollars according to a report released Tuesday by the US Census Bureau. This is the third annual increase in real median household income.
Tuesday, August 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Fossil fuel subsidies and growth: UN changes criteria

Challenging the widely-held view that fossil fuel subsidies benefit the poor, a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP, calls for cutting back on such mechanisms to curb on greenhouse gas emissions and propel economic growth.
Tuesday, August 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
World poverty down: 1.4 billion lives on less than USD 1.25

The World Bank said improved economic estimates showed there were more poor people around the world than previously thought while also revealing successes in the fight to overcome extreme poverty.
Monday, August 25th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
OPEC policy “unchanged” for next September meeting

OPEC is likely to keep oil output policy unchanged at its meeting in September as prices remain high despite a sharp fall from July's peak, a source from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries said on Monday.
Monday, August 25th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Central bankers can only agree that storm is not over

World central bankers and scholars at the United States Federal Reserve's annual retreat in Wyoming, last weekend couldn't agree on how to prevent a repeat of the current financial crisis and credit crunch.
Sunday, August 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Formidable challenge and countdown to London 2012 Games

The Olympic Games have drawn to a close with a glittering ceremony inside Beijing's Bird's Nest Stadium. Spectacular fireworks kicked off the proceedings, while a beautifully choreographed drumming and dancing display recalled the opening ceremony.