International

Wednesday, December 27th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Asian communications collapse following Taiwan earthquakes

Telephone lines and Internet service collapsed across much of Asia on Wednesday after two powerful earthquakes off the southern tip of Taiwan damaged undersea cables used by several countries to route calls and online traffic.
Wednesday, December 27th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
After six years Morocco and EU agree on fisheries

Morocco's parliament unanimously ratified this week the fisheries agreement with the European Union which entitles 119 EU fishing vessels to operate in the North African country's waters.
Monday, December 25th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
China to pursue “prudent monetary policy” in 2007

China will continue to pursue a prudent monetary policy in the coming months, aiming to keep the Yuan exchange rate stable at a reasonable and balanced level, said Monday China's Central Bank in Beijing.
Sunday, December 24th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Search operation for crew members of sunken fishing vessel

Two crew members from a Korean fishing vessel that sunk in the South Atlantic at mid week remain unaccounted for in spite of the intense search and rescue operation.
Wednesday, December 20th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Latest data question US inflation is under control

United States producers' prices (wholesale prices) registered last November the biggest increase in three decades, while the housing slump showed signs of bottoming out.
Monday, December 18th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Norway creates world's largest offshore oil company

Norway's leading hydrocarbons' company Statoil ASA announced Monday the acquisition of Hydro oil and gas ASA creating the world's largest offshore operator. The new company will have a combined production of 1.9 million barrels per day in 2007 and proven oil and gas reserves of 6.3 billion barrels of oil equivalents.
Saturday, December 16th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Spanish airline Air Madrid suspends all flights

Privately owned carrier Air Madrid suspended all its flights on Friday, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded over Christmas and blaming its action on a development ministry threat to suspend its license.
Saturday, December 16th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
First ever Spanish airliner lands in Gibraltar

An Airbus 319 from Iberia became Saturday December 16 the first ever Spanish airline to fly to Gibraltar signaling an event that after decades of tension Spain, Britain and Gibraltar are finally overcoming a centennial sovereign dispute by concentrating on cooperation and development.
Saturday, December 16th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
London sq ft can reach as much as 5.860 US dollars

Brimming with posh stores and elegant shoppers, New York City has always held a certain cachet. But there is something that the US's largest city can no longer claim: the world's most expensive residences.
Friday, December 15th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Penguin News Update

Headlines: A close shave for cash; Status: to have and to hold?; De-mining study; Attorney General's shock resignation; This week's cruise visits; New Playground to open; Legislative Council meets today; Get ready for the Raft Race.