Global markets falter on fear over US financial crisis
LONDON, July 16, 2008 (AFP) - World stock markets struggled on Wednesday after sharp losses driven by the unfolding US financial crisis and before more …
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Federal Reserve tightens US home mortgage lending
WASHINGTON, July 14, 2008 (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve on Monday tightened home mortgage lending in a bid to improve consumer protection from practices …
Global stocks dive on scepticism over US mortgage rescues
LONDON, July 15, 2008 (AFP) - World equity markets and the dollar fell heavily on Tuesday on scepticism that a dramatic weekend US government rescue of two …
Thailand announces 46-billion-baht anti-poverty package
BANGKOK, July 15, 2008 (AFP) - Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej on Tuesday announced a 46-billion-baht (1. online pharmacy buy diflucan with best prices …
Computer headset lets brain control action
SAN FRANCISCO, July 13, 2008 (AFP) - It's mind over machine: a US high-tech company has created a headset allowing computer game lovers to use their thoughts …
Emirates chief slams British, EU aviation policies
LONDON, July 14, 2008 (AFP) - The president of Emirates airline on Monday criticised the policies being imposed by Britain and the European Union on airlines …
US Treasury unveils support for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
WASHINGTON, July 14, 2008 (AFP) - Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson unveiled measures Sunday to bolster key US housing finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie …
Cambodian garment workers worry about future prospects
PHNOM PENH, July 13, 2008 (AFP) - Sath Vanny sits anxiously at the door to her tiny one-room hut in the factory district of Cambodia's capital. buy naprosyn …
IndyMac bank seized by US amid intensifying crisis
LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2008 (AFP) - Federally-seized IndyMac Bank was due to reopen Monday after suffering one of the biggest bank closures in US history, as …
Beijing skyline rises faster, higher, stronger
BEIJING, July 12, 2008 (AFP) - As the waves of tourists converge on Beijing over the next month for the Olympics, they will look up to see a stunning new …
Oil prices top 147 dollars per barrel
NEW YORK, July 11, 2008 (AFP) - Oil prices rocketed to records above 147 dollars on Friday as traders seized on the weak US currency, simmering tensions over …
China says foreign direct investment up 45.6 percent
BEIJING, July 11, 2008 (AFP) - Foreign direct investment into China grew by 45.6 percent in the first half of this year, the government said Friday. online …
Indian inflation at 11.89 percent
NEW DELHI, July 11, 2008 (AFP) - India's annual inflation rate rose to 11. online pharmacy buy flagyl with best prices today in the USA 89 percent as the price …
US refueling tanker contract to go up for new bid
WASHINGTON, July 9, 2008 (AFP) - The Pentagon Wednesday reopened a 35-billion-dollar contract to produce a new generation of air refueling aircraft, …
Oil prices calm after US$10 slump
NEW YORK, July 9, 2008 (AFP) - Oil prices held steady Wednesday after two days of sharp declines, as news that Iran tested a long-range missile capable of …
Indian traders down shutters to protest at retail giants
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, July 10, 2008 (AFP) - Traders in India's southern Kerala state shut up shop on Thursday in a show of opposition to the entry of retail …
Crowd-powered NowPublic news site buys rumor website
SAN FRANCISCO, July 10, 2008 (AFP) - Virtual news-gathering website NowPublic said Thursday it has bought rumor-backing Truemors to go beyond eye witness …
Internet flaw could let hackers take over the Web
SAN FRANCISCO, July 9, 2008 (AFP) - Computer industry heavyweights are hustling to fix a flaw in the foundation of the Internet that would let hackers control …
Top climate scientist blasts G8 climate pledge
PARIS, July 8, 2008 (AFP) - One of the world's most respected climate scientists on Tuesday slammed the G8 summit's goal of halving global warming emissions by …
Romania’s ‘happy news’ quota unconstitutional, court rules
BUCHAREST, July 9, 2008 (AFP) - Romanians have a right to doom and gloom, the country's constitutional court ruled Wednesday, blocking a government move …