International

Tuesday, September 4th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Record wheat prices on possible Russian shipments curb

Wheat rose to a record in Paris on Monday as traders speculated that Russia could curb shipments to restrain domestic food prices. Moscow has formed a working group that will consider measures to curb grain prices, which may include sales from state inventories as well as export duties and quotas.
Tuesday, September 4th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Risk Network: political pressures, main threat to global growth

Political pressures present the greatest medium-term threat to global growth, according to a report released Tuesday by the World Economic Forum's Global risk network.
Monday, September 3rd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Piet Velthuizen – Future Dutch international goal-keeper?

After three rounds of the Eredivisie Championship in Holland it is something of a major surprise to most football followers, to see the name of Vitesse Arnhem sitting in second place, only edged out of top spot by Feyenoord's superior goal difference. Both team's have 9 points from 3 victories.
Saturday, September 1st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Agreement on global response to climate change in UN forum

A United Nations climate change conference, preparing the way for a major December summit in Bali, wrapped up in Vienna Friday, with countries reaching agreement that a global approach is crucial in tackling the issue.
Saturday, September 1st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
UK: Record for organic products sales

Annual sales of organic products have hit a record £2 billion - but home-grown supplies are struggling to meet growing demand.
Friday, August 31st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Princes will head special memorial service for Lady Diana

The 10th anniversary of the death of Princess Diana in a car crash in Paris is being marked with a memorial service in London and tributes across the United Kingdom. Prince William and Prince Harry will be holding a special memorial service at the Guards' Chapel in London.
Friday, August 31st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
WTO to investigate alleged Chinese industrial subsidies

The World Trade Organisation announced Friday it will investigate whether Chinese industrial subsidies breach international trade rules following a complaint by the United States and Mexico.
Friday, August 31st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Most powerful woman blasts credit and risk rating agencies

German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaking in Tokyo criticized credit ratings agencies for not spotting companies with problems amid the current market instability. German banks have been the worst hit in Europe so far by the problems linked to the US sub-prime mortgage crisis.
Friday, August 31st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Britain marks 10th anniversary of Princess Diana death

Prince Harry has told a service to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, that she was “the best mother in the world”. Family and friends this Friday joined Princes William and Harry for the service at Guards' Chapel near Buckingham Palace.
Thursday, August 30th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Controversy surrounds election of next IMF managing director

The race to fill the post of Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, completes a decisive leg this Friday when the period to register candidacies comes to a close at midnight.