International

Thursday, March 20th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Credit crisis could “wipe” 800 billion from financial system

The mounting global credit crisis could develop into a financial “contagion” and could wipe 800 billion US dollars of value from the books of US and global financial institutions, an official of the International Monetary Fund said.
Thursday, March 20th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Herbivorous fish can help save the Great Barrier Reef corals

A healthy fish population could be the key to ensuring coral reefs survive the impacts of climate change, pollution, over fishing and other threats. Australian scientists found that some fish act as “lawnmowers”, keeping coral free of kelp and unwanted algae.
Wednesday, March 19th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Gurkhas hand back medals in protest and justice

Thousands of retired Gurkha soldiers are to gather outside Parliament to campaign for justice and fair treatment.
Tuesday, March 18th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Singapore's A380 superjumbo starts London route

Amid pomp and ceremony, the world's biggest passenger plane, the Airbus A380 superjumbo, headed for Heathrow airport on its first commercial flight to Europe.
Friday, March 14th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Heathrow: Queen set for Terminal 5 opening

Heathrow Airport's controversial Terminal 5 is set to be opened by the Queen in a ceremony involving hundreds of airport and construction workers.
Thursday, March 13th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
A dolphin saves two stranded whales in New Zealand beach

A dolphin has come to the rescue of two whales which had become stranded on a beach in New Zealand. Conservation officer Malcolm Smith told the BBC that he and a group of other people had tried in vain for an hour and a half to get the whales to sea.
Thursday, March 13th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Oil and Euro deny the Central bankers' revival plan a chance

Oil prices which reached 110.20 US dollars a barrel and the Euro which hit a new record high of 1.55 US dollars seem to have reduced the central banks concerted effort to a mere one day good intention.
Thursday, March 13th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
London the best city but also the most expensive & dirtiest

London was voted the best European city to visit by international travelers in a TripAdvisor survey, despite also being voted the most expensive and dirtiest. In a poll of 1,100 travelers worldwide, London retained its place as the number one city in Europe for nightlife and was also voted the best in Europe for public parks.
Thursday, March 13th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
UK legally obliged to send UN annual reports on Gibraltar

United Kingdom is legally obliged to continue to send annual reports on Gibraltar until the UN General Assembly votes to remove the territory from its list of non self-governing territories, even if the UK believes that a territory has been decolonized.
Thursday, March 13th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Greek cruise vessel runs aground: 280 pax rescued

An investigation is underway after 280 foreign tourists had to be rescued on Thursday when their cruise ship ran aground in the Aegean Sea, Greek officials said.