International

Monday, July 21st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Conflicting reports on first day of world trade negotiations

The first day of ministerial negotiations on global trade at this week's meeting in Geneva of the Trade Negotiations Committee harvested conflicting opinions about prospects for an agreement.
Saturday, July 19th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Over 1.200 Chileans flloded out of homes in South

As rain continues to pour on Chile's central and southern regions this week, more than 1.200 people were forced to flee their towns in southern Chile, as of Thursday, when their homes were flooded.
Friday, July 18th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
UN calls for concerted action on food and energy crises

Urgent changes in global agricultural policies are needed to meet the threats of soaring food and energy prices, the United Nations General Assembly President said on Friday.
Wednesday, July 16th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Oil in biggest one-day drop in 17 years: closes at 138.69

Oil prices fell sharply Tuesday on concerns that a slowing US economy will decrease demand for oil. The price of crude oil in New York at one point fell more than 9 US dollars a barrel in New York trading, the biggest one-day drop in dollar terms in 17 years.
Wednesday, July 16th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Financial crisis and inflation fears plunge global markets

Global shares fell sharply during Tuesday on fears over the state of the US economy, with the Dow Jones index closing at its lowest level in two years.
Wednesday, July 16th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Wife of Moscow mayor buys £ 48 m London mansion

Witanhurst, a 90-room Grade-II Queen Anne listed mansion in Highgate, sold for £23 million last year, only to see its value soar 56% in the last 12 months despite worries of falling house prices.
Wednesday, July 16th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Higher rates expected as Euro inflation doubles ECB target

Surging fuel food prices drove Euro zone inflation in June to 4%, (from 3.7% in May) more than double the European Central Bank target and the highest since measurements began in 1997, according to the latest release from the EU statistics office Eurostat.
Tuesday, July 15th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
SS doctor Aribert Heim 'still alive in Chile'

Former SS doctor Aribert Heim is still likely to be alive in Chile, said a director of the Simon Wiesenthal Centre at the end of a five-day mission.
Tuesday, July 15th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Increased chances for global trade accord, says WTO Lamy

World Trade Organization Director-General Pascal Lamy said the chances of success for reaching a world-trade agreement have increased as a result of talks before trade ministers meet next week in Geneva.
Tuesday, July 15th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
UK June inflation soars to an 11 year high of 3.8%

Rising food and fuel costs pushed UK inflation up to an 11-year high of 3.8% in June from 3.3% in May, figures show. The rise means inflation is now well above the government's 2% target, and may reduce the chance of a UK rate cut.