International

Friday, June 8th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Main emerging economies demand greater say in global affairs

The world's five main emerging economies called Thursday for a greater say in the global decision-making process. The leaders of India, China, Brazil, Mexico and South Africa issued the call at a meeting to coordinate their positions ahead of Friday's session with the Group of Eight (G8) in the German resort of Heiligendamm.
Friday, June 8th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
UN links industrial trans fats in food supplies with heart attacks

The Pan American Health Organization, a regional arm of the United Nations World Health Organization, called today for the elimination of industrial trans fats from food supplies throughout the Americas in order to prevent heart attacks.
Friday, June 8th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
G8 leaders agree to substantial cut in greenhouse emissions

Leaders of the leading industrialized nations G8 meeting in Germany agreed to seek “substantial” cuts in CO2 emissions in an effort to tackle climate change. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the G8 would negotiate within a United Nations framework to seek a replacement for the Kyoto Protocol by the end of 2009.
Friday, June 8th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Science ensures fresh fruit and vegetables for US troops in Iraq

On the dusty battlegrounds of Iraq where open-air food shopping poses a security threat, new technology is allowing United States troops to enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables, even in remote desert locations.
Thursday, June 7th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Split among members and street riots engulf G8 summit

The G8 summit in Germany promises to be one of the toughest on record with disagreement over how to tackle climate change and worsening relations between Russia and the West. Outside police used water cannon to try to break up anti-G8 protestors.
Thursday, June 7th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Euro basic interest rate hiked to 4% and further rises hinted

The European Central Bank raised its key interest rate by 25 points to 4% Wednesday and hinted that further hikes could come to tame inflation in a dynamic euro-zone economy.
Thursday, June 7th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
UN-backed forum on disaster reduction kick off

Representatives of more than 100 governments converged in Geneva today to launch a new United Nations-chaired forum on disaster reduction that is expected to the major international consultative group on the issue.
Thursday, June 7th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Taiwan more isolated as it looses friends in Central America

President Oscar Arias announced Wednesday that Costa Rica has broken diplomatic ties with Taiwan and established relations with China, delivering a blow to Taipei?s fragile international standing. Arias said Costa Rica needed to strengthen ties with China to attract foreign investment.
Thursday, June 7th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
UK interest rate unchanged at 5.5% but inflation still above target

The Bank of England left Thursday UK interest rates unchanged at 5.5% but analysts say a rate rise later this year remains likely. UK rates have been increased four times since August last year in an attempt to rein in inflation.
Tuesday, June 5th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Gibraltar: Delisting process to come under UN scrutiny

The Chief Minister Peter Caruana arrived at a rain-soaked New York city last night set to address the United Nations this morning. He will be addressing the Committee of 24 at the United Nations and later hosting a lunch for the Gibraltar-American Council before his return to Gibraltar on Wednesday. The session coincides with a visit today by Ban Ki-moon the UN Secretary General.