International

Tuesday, April 3rd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Possible weather pattern changes as El Niño becomes La Niña

The most recent El Niño, the periodic weather pattern that can have repercussions around the world from torrential rains and floods in the Americas and Africa to droughts and brush fires in Australia and Asia, has now ended and a transition to its mirror image, La Niña, is a substantial possibility, according to the latest United Nations forecast.
Tuesday, April 3rd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action Day

Although efforts to curtail landmines have been successful, much remains to be done as the devices still kill nearly 20,000 people every year, the top United Nations peacekeeping official said on the eve of the second-ever International Day dedicated to curbing the scourge (April 4).
Tuesday, April 3rd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
World's leading donors development assistance dropped in 2006

The world's 22 leading donors cut their total official development assistance, ODA, by 5.1% in 2006 compared to 2005 with only 16 members complying with the 2002 Monterrey summit development financing objectives, according to the latest ODA report from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Monday, April 2nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Lady Thatcher marks anniversary at St Paul's Cathedral

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher marked the 25th anniversary of the Falkland Islands War at a small, private ceremony in St. Paul's Cathedral Monday evening. She was joined by Sukey Cameron, Falkland Islands government representative in London, as well as members of the church's staff.
Monday, April 2nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Under intense pressure US and South Korea reach trade agreement

United States and South Korea reached Monday a free trade accord involving 29 billion US dollars and if ratified by the two Congresses would be the largest for the US since the North American Free Trade Agreement in 1994.
Friday, March 30th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Oil at US$66 over Iranian tensions

Oil prices briefly surged above US$66 a barrel yesterday, driven to new six-month highs by the fear that strained relations between Iran and the West could put exports in jeopardy, as US gasoline inventories are declining and demand is strengthening.
Friday, March 30th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Cuban leader criticizes US bio-fuels policy

More than 3 billion people condemned to premature death

By Fidel Castro Ruiz (*)
Wednesday, March 28th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Lan Chile Airbus has near miss from Russian Space Junk

Pieces of space junk from a Russian satellite coming out of orbit narrowly missed hitting a jetliner over the Pacific Ocean overnight.
Wednesday, March 28th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
UK National Trust calls for conservation of peat bogs

The United Kingdom government should conserve peat bogs as a way of curbing climate change, the National Trust is urging, reports BBC.
Tuesday, March 27th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Not enough beef to go around “in five years time”

The United Kingdom government must wake up to the fact that the upturn in the world economy has the potential to make beef much more expensive for consumers and, by implication, stretch supplies.