International

Wednesday, May 23rd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
US/China talks reach no tangible results on currency

Further liberalization of aviation and financial services and greater collaboration on clean energy technologies are among “tangible results” of high-level bilateral talks between the United States and China, according to U.S. officials. But no “tangible results” were arrived on the controversial currency reform issue.
Wednesday, May 23rd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Japan, Iceland and Denmark challenge anti whaling lobby

While the anti-whaling lobby appears to be heading for a clear majority at next week's International Whaling Commission (IWC) meeting in Alaska opponents to Japan's “scientific” whaling programme say more needs to be done.
Tuesday, May 22nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
BA in group seeking to buy Spain's Iberia for 3.4bn euros

British Airways is expected to announce on Tuesday that it is joining a consortium led by Texas Pacific Group, the US private equity firm, to explore a takeover bid for Spain's Iberia airline.
Tuesday, May 22nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Spain investigating if recovered treasure was from its waters

Spain is investigating whether one of the world's biggest-ever finds of sunken treasure was plundered from its waters or from a shipwrecked Spanish galleon, the Madrid government said yesterday.
Tuesday, May 22nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Increasing threat to sea mammals from climate change

Whales, dolphins and porpoises are facing increasing threats from climate change, according to a new report published by Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society and World Wildlife Fund ahead of the 59th meeting of the International Whaling Commission.
Tuesday, May 22nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Decolonization: UN calls for “strategies” for each remaining 16 territories

Strategies should be found for determining the future of each of the world's 16 remaining territories that are not yet self-governing Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told a United Nations seminar on decolonization in the Caribbean island of Grenada on Tuesday.
Monday, May 21st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Cutty Sark, London landmark damaged in blaze

Cutty Sark, a London landmark and the world's last surviving 19th century tea clipper that made its name in the China trade, was severely damaged in a blaze Monday.
Sunday, May 20th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Sharks, sawfish, eels in WWF list of top ten endangered species

Ahead of the world's major meeting on wildlife trade WWF released its list of top ten species needing urgent global action to reduce threats from trade.
Friday, May 18th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Helping families in business expand using private equity

By Karen Jones in London

Cobblestone Advisers LLC, based in Boston help families in business with private equity to help generational expansion, cross border growth, and ongoing liquidity.
Friday, May 18th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
China tightens credit and monetary policy to stem speculation

The People's Bank of China widened on Friday the fluctuation band of the Yuan, raised interest rates and curbed bank loans to tame a runaway economy and ease trade tensions with United States and Europe.