International

Wednesday, September 12th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Dollar Falls to Record Low Against Euro on US Housing Slump

The euro hit a new all-time high against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, climbing as high as US$1.3878 amid speculation that the Federal Reserve will soon cut interest rates.
Wednesday, September 12th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
FC Den Bosch first “Period Champion” again

History repeats itself, although this time FC Den Bosch will hope for a better result at the end of the season, than that which they had in 2006/7. Then they won the Jupiler League “First Period Championship,” but in the end of season play-offs lost to VVV Venlo who went on to gain promotion to the exclusive Eredivisie (Premier Division).
Wednesday, September 12th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
UK FAM outbreak confirmed in area next to August focus

The United Kingdom farming industry has been plunged back into crisis with the confirmation of another outbreak of foot and mouth disease in cattle in Surrey. Last week Environment Secretary Hilary Benn had declared the UK free of FAM following an initial outbreak in August.
Wednesday, September 12th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
OECD joins global bio-fuels and “food vs fuel” debate

A report on the impact of bio-fuels suggests that bio-fuels championed for reducing energy reliance, boosting farm revenues and helping fight climate change, may in fact hurt the environment and push up food prices.
Wednesday, September 12th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
London becomes world's most expensive city for dining out

London has overtaken Tokyo and Paris to become the world's most expensive city for dining out, a new international survey revealed Wednesday. At an average of £ 39.09 (57.40 euros, 74.08 dollars), the price of a three-course meal for one in the British capital city has increased by 2.9% from 2006.
Tuesday, September 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Opec summit debate a limited production increase in Vienna

World oil prices threatened to hit a new high today ahead of a crunch meeting between the Opec oil-producing states where they will decide on whether to increase production.
Tuesday, September 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
European Union threat to pints and miles lifted

Decades of wrangling between London and Brussels over switching to metric will come to an end with an announcement that imperial measures can carry on indefinitely.
Tuesday, September 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Gibraltar election October 11, under new constitution

Gibraltar will be calling a General Election Thursday October 11. Governor Sir Robert Fulton, advised by Chief Minister Peter Caruana issued a Proclamation dissolving Parliament and convening the General Election.
Tuesday, September 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Livestock responsible for 18% global gas emissions says UN

A senior United Nations official called this week for action not only to tackle the causes of global warming by reducing greenhouse gas emissions but also to cope with its effects such as the increasing vulnerability of agriculture which places developing countries especially at risk.
Tuesday, September 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Russian exporters propose international “grain OPEC”

With global grain prices reaching record levels the idea of an international “Grain OPEC” is floating again in the air and under consideration in a Moscow conference. Russia is one of the world's leading producers and exporters of cereals.