International

Wednesday, November 7th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
UN calls for mines elimination to remain global priority

Landmines and other explosive weapons exacerbate the suffering wrought by war, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Tuesday, appealing for the elimination of these “distressing and pernicious” devices to remain a global priority.
Tuesday, November 6th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Booming Shanghai makes PetroChina world's biggest firm

China's oil corporation PetroChina became on Monday the world's biggest firm by market value on its first day of trading in Shanghai. She displaced US corporation Exxon Mobil.
Tuesday, November 6th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Fears of weaker dollar shoot oil and gold to record highs

Oil prices have risen to a record high above $97 a barrel, amid concerns over tight fuel stocks and a weak US dollar.
Tuesday, November 6th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Ban Ki-moon Brazil agenda: climate and food security

U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday he would discuss how to balance climate change and food security in the development of biofuels when he visits major ethanol producer Brazil next week.
Monday, November 5th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Citizens willing to accept sacrifices to curb climate change

Canadians are among the world's leaders in being prepared to accept potential lifestyle changes and higher taxes in order to address climate change, according to a new poll released Monday.
Sunday, November 4th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Ambani overtakes Gates to become world's richest man

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani became the richest person in the world, surpassing American software czar Bill Gates, Mexican business tycoon Carlos Slim Helu and famous investment guru Warren Buffett, courtesy the bull run in the stock market.
Friday, November 2nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
China hikes fuel 10% but promises no impact to consumers

China has raised fuel prices by almost 10% in an effort to ease the country's worsening supply crisis. Officials hope the extra revenue will make refiners increase production, easing the long queues and rationing at filling stations.
Friday, November 2nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Canadian dollar soars to record 107 US cents

The Canadian dollar jumped more than two U.S. cents Friday to a record 107.18 US cents on strong employment data and a rise in oil prices, while the green back resumed its weakness against most major currencies. So far this year the Canadian dollar has appreciated 24% against the US dollar.
Friday, November 2nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
For new IMF chief oil prices at such level “is no surprise”

The International Monetary Fund's new managing director, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Friday said the U.S. dollar remains overvalued --repeating the IMF forecast for the greenback--. However he discarded a recession in the US and said “it's no surprise to see the price of oil at such a level”
Friday, November 2nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Haiti Sri Lankan UN troops repatriated for sexual abuse

The United Nations announced Friday that it will repatriate more than 100 Sri Lankan peacekeepers serving with the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti on disciplinary grounds.