International

Sunday, December 2nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Global leaders call for end to complacency on World AIDS Day

Activists and global leaders used World AIDS Day Saturday to warn against complacency in fighting the disease and called on governments to fill a multi-billion-dollar funding gap.
Sunday, December 2nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
U.N. Climate Change Conference in Bali “to save the planet”

”I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Indonesian government for its generous invitation to host the thirteenth United Nations Climate Change Conference on the island of Bali 3 – 14 December. I also extend a warm welcome to the international community who will join us at this major event said Yvo de Boer UNFCCC Executive Secretary
Friday, November 30th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Booming S. Korea, 11th largest trading country in 2007

South Korea is expected to edge past Hong Kong to become the 11th largest trading nation in the world this year, the Seoul government agency Yonhap reported on Friday.
Friday, November 30th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Every two containers in the Pacific, one is from China

The number of container units handled by China's mainland ports this year hit 100 million this week, highlighting the country's position as a major player in the industry worldwide, reports China's Daily.
Friday, November 30th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Chinese markets recover and edge above 5.000 points

Chinese stocks made a big comeback on Thursday to edge just over 5,000 points again, recovering part of the more than 20% losses in less than two months reports China's Daily.
Friday, November 30th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
WTO moves to impose tough limit on fisheries subsidies

New negotiating proposals at the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Friday impose tough limits on subsidies on fisheries, a move that delighted environmentalists concerned about over-fishing.
Thursday, November 29th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Cyprus and Malta will introduce the Euro next January

The European Union said that member nations Cyprus and Malta are prepared to introduce the Euro next January first, which will bring to 15 the number of nations sharing the currency.
Thursday, November 29th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
EU agriculture reform blueprint passes first test

European Union farm ministers gave a fairly warm welcome this week to a blueprint for reforming agriculture policy, focusing on ideas for making countries spend more on rural development and planned subsidy ceilings for large farms.
Thursday, November 29th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
EU warns China of “backlash” if trade gap persists

The European Union trade commissioner warned that China needs to close the trade gap if it wants to prevent a backlash in Europe. Peter Mandelson said that China has become the EU largest trading partner and this status must make Beijing assume “real responsibilities”.
Thursday, November 29th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Billinton insists with Rio Tinto and making giant company

Resources giant BHP Billiton said Wednesday it still hoped rival Rio Tinto would warm to its uninvited takeover bid, despite opposition from customers who fear it will lead to a stranglehold on prices.