International

Thursday, May 7th 2009 - 13:38 UTC
Canadian scientists complete genetic sequence of H1N1

A team of Canadian scientists have completed the genetic sequencing of three H1N1 viruses taken from Mexico, Nova Scotia and Ontario, the first complete sequencing of the human swine flu, it was announced Wednesday.
Thursday, May 7th 2009 - 05:32 UTC
EU/US reach provisional deal on hormone-treated beef

United States and the European Union have reached a provisional deal to end a dispute over an EU ban on US hormone-treated beef. The move should prevent the US from implementing 116.8 million US dollars in new retaliatory duties on European products such as French cheese.
Wednesday, May 6th 2009 - 12:53 UTC
Fiat planning a new auto giant with Chrysler and GM Latinamerica

Fiat is eyeing US auto giant General Motors' operations in Latin America as well as those in Europe (Opel) and discussions on a possible deal are under way, an industry source said Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 6th 2009 - 04:36 UTC
Iran’s statements on Israel divide Uruguayan ruling coalition

Uruguay’ Foreign Affairs official rejection of Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad latest statements regarding Israel and the Holocaust have caused “disappointment” in certain groups of the ruling coalition since they believe the government “caved in to lobbying from the local Israelite Committee”, reports the Montevideo press.
Wednesday, May 6th 2009 - 04:04 UTC
Canada prepared to challenge EU ban on seal products in WTO

Canada pledged on Tuesday it would launch a World Trade Organization challenge of the European Union's planned ban on seal products, unless the EU agrees to exempt humane and sustainable sealing.
Wednesday, May 6th 2009 - 03:46 UTC
Royal support for Gurkha’s rights to settle in Britain

A senior member of the British Royal Family has privately expressed support for Joanna Lumley's campaign for Gurkha settlement rights, the actress revealed. Ms Lumley told a committee of MPs she had received a letter of support from a royal but would not name them.
Tuesday, May 5th 2009 - 10:58 UTC
Spain complains about Gibraltar flag during G20 summit negotiations

Spain made a formal complaint to the United Kingdom and the United States over the manner in which the tax information agreement was signed on March 31 between Gibraltar’s Chief Minister Peter Caruana and United States Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner in London ahead of the G20 Leaders Summit.
Tuesday, May 5th 2009 - 10:51 UTC
EU “no longer in freefall” but 2010 modest recovery is still distant

The European Union is forecasted to contract 4% in 2009, which is double what was announced at the beginning of the year. Average unemployment is set to rise to 9.4% this year and could reach 10.9% in 2010, while government deficits inside the 27-member union will average 6% of GDP, twice the figure allowed for Euro area countries and used as a marker for the rest of the union.
Tuesday, May 5th 2009 - 08:24 UTC
London city, Europe’s dirtiest but also has the best nightlife

London has been named the dirtiest city in Europe for the second year running, in a new poll. It was also seen as the most expensive city on the continent and as having the most tourist traps and the worst-dressed locals, according to the latest TripAdvisor.
Tuesday, May 5th 2009 - 08:10 UTC
Head of British Army on three day official visit to Chile

British Armed Forces Chief of the General Staff General Sir Richard Dannatt begun on Monday an official three-day visit to Chile invited by the Chilean Army.