International

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.
Tuesday, July 15th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
US dollar plunge triggers concern among trade partners

The Euro soared to a new high against the US dollar on Tuesday, reaching US$1.6038 in European trading as markets worried about the ongoing US lending crisis and the country's economy.
Monday, July 14th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
An exhibition on South Georgia takes off in Cambridge

An exhibition entitled “Governing South Georgia: A century of managing marine resources” opens at the Scott Polar Research Institute (SPRI) in Cambridge next July 16th and by early 2009 should visit the Falkland Islands before finally ending in Grytviken.
Monday, July 14th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Forest fires added to UN climate change agenda

Dozens of meteorologists, fire scientists and others from 25 countries have gathered at a United Nations-backed meeting in Canada to examine how to address the intensified threat of forest fires posed by climate change.
Sunday, July 13th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Poor countries need 6 billion USD annually to pay for food

Poor countries will need some 6 billion US dollars in food aid annually, with food and energy prices expected to remain high for years to come, said Robert Zoellick, president of the World Bank.
Friday, July 11th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Iran, Nigeria fears rebound oil prices 5 USD in one day

Oil prices rebounded by more than 5 US dollars a barrel on Thursday as another missile launch by Iran stoked worries that escalating political tensions in the Middle East could cut off supplies out of the region.
Friday, July 11th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
OPEC oil earnings expected to reach 1.25 trillion USD

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries earnings from oil exports are expected to reach a record 1.251 trillion US dollars this year, about 73 billion more than previously estimated, according to the US Energy Information Administration.
Thursday, July 10th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Climate change will have “major impact” on fishing industry

Climate change is already impacting the world's oceans and will have serious consequences for the hundreds of millions of people who depend on fishing for their livelihoods, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).