International

Tuesday, September 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
OPEC agrees to half a million bpd oil production hike

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) agreed to increase oil production by 500.000 barrels per day from November first, Qatar's Energy Minister announced at the 145th OPEC session Tuesday in Vienna.
Monday, September 10th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
APEC leaders pledge new effort to conclude Doha talks

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, APEC, leaders meeting in Australia pledged on Sunday their political will and flexibility to bring faltering global trade talks into their final phase this year.
Monday, September 10th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
UN agency warns about commodities' windfalls

Millions of people throughout the developing world could be left out of the window of opportunity created by current windfalls of commodities unless those funds are used to diversify emerging economies according to a report by a United Nations (UN) agency.
Monday, September 10th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Fosset's wife thanks volunteers

One week after millionaire aviator Steve Fossett disappeared, his wife, Peggy, issued a statement that she remained hopeful and “confident of a successful resolution to this search.”
Sunday, September 9th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
NZ support for South Chile's blue whales controversy

The New Zealand Residence House hosted a send-off Wednesday for a Chilean delegation heading to New Zealand to study the country's protection and management of marine resources.
Sunday, September 9th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
QE2 returns to Mediterranean cruise after mechanical fault

The QE2 set sail again on Saturday after breaking down off Croatia during a Mediterranean cruise. The liner's 1,750 passengers were delayed 24 hours after she suffered a mechanical fault in the Croatian port of Dubrovnik on Friday.
Sunday, September 9th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Global warming damage illustrated

Melting glaciers, vanishing forests and urban sprawl are transforming the world around us, photographs illustrating the impact of environmental changes such as global warming show.
Sunday, September 9th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Holland closer to Euro 2008 qualification.

Holland maintained their excellent record of never having lost a European Championship qualifying game at home, beating Bulgaria 2-0 at the Amsterdam Arena, and edging closer to ensuring a place at next year's finals which will be played in Austria/Switzerland.
Saturday, September 8th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Britain identifies likely causes of recent Surrey FAM outbreak

Leaking drains, heavy rainfall and building work have been blamed for triggering the recent foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Surrey, England according to reports made public Friday in London.
Saturday, September 8th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
APEC leaders adopt pact on climate change

Asia-Pacific leaders agreed on Saturday to adopt a “long-term aspirational goal” to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Australian Prime Minister John Howard said.