International

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.
Friday, August 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
New September hope for Doha Round global trade talks

United States is pushing for a resumption of international trade talks in September after a meeting of ministers collapsed without a breakthrough last month, according to US top officials
Friday, August 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
China, net food importer in cash terms so far this year

China became a net food importer in money terms in the first half of this year, as soaring food prices ate into its traditional surplus in agricultural goods. The swing into deficit largely reflects the surge in prices of commodity staples such as grain and soybeans.
Friday, August 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
UK economy growth grinds to standstill in second quarter

The United Kingdom economy ground to a standstill in the second quarter of 2008 with GDP registering no growth at all according to official figures released on Friday.
Friday, August 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Two billion people suffer impact of Hepatitis B virus

The United Nations health agency is launching a new information campaign to highlight the impact of the hepatitis B virus, which is currently found in about 2 billion people worldwide despite being largely preventable by vaccine for more than 25 years.
Thursday, August 21st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
PM Brown promises relief package for September

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown promised to deliver a package of economic measures for struggling Britons in September as he brushed off talk of challenges to his leadership and his party.
Wednesday, August 20th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
BoE split three ways over August interest rate setting

Bank of England policymakers were split three ways for the second meeting in a row at their interest rate-setting meeting earlier this month. Minutes of the meeting showed seven members of the Bank's nine-strong rate- setting body voted to hold rates at 5%.
Wednesday, August 20th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Third Korean ban in a month on Chilean pork exports

South Korea for the third time in less than a month temporarily suspended all imports of Chilean pork following the discovery of excessive dioxin levels in a shipment of eleven tons, reported the Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Wednesday, August 20th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
German legislation limits big stakes from sovereign funds

The German government has approved legislation that would enable it to prevent foreign buyers from taking big stakes in key domestic companies.