International

Premier Wen: Economic policy to stay unchanged
02/09/2009 05:00
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here Tuesday China would not change the orientation of its stimulating economic policy as the country is at a critical stage in the recovery of the economy. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) meets with World Bank...
Gold soars to three-month high as dollar goes down
02/09/2009 05:00
Gold futures on the COMEX Division of the New York Mercantile Exchange jumped to a three-month high on Wednesday as dollar weakened upon disappointing jobless data. Gold price for December delivery gained 22 U.S. dollars, or 2.2percent, to finish...
Indonesia quake toll reaches 42
02/09/2009 05:00
At least 42 people have been killed, 40 others have gone missing and more than 400 others were wounded after a 7.3 magnitude quake hit West Java of Indonesia on Wednesday. Residents take shelter outside their damaged houses in the West Java town of...
Iran parliament approves most cabinet nominees
02/09/2009 05:00
Iran’s parliament on Thursday approved most of the cabinet nominees proposed by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the official IRNA news agency reported. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani pose with the proposed...
Geithner sees signs of growth, but stimulus remains needed
02/09/2009 05:00
U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Wednesday that the United States and other countries should continue to stimulate the economy despite some early signs of growth. “You have seen now the first signs of growth, positive growth, in...
Michael Jackson’s death certificate reportedly updated to reflect coroner’s report
01/09/2009 05:00
Late pop star Michael Jackson’s death certificate has been amended by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office based on the latest findings about his death. Pop star Michael Jackson waves to supporters as he leaves the Santa Barbara County Courthouse...
Firefighters gain upper hand over wildfire in suburban Los Angeles
01/09/2009 05:00
Assisted by rising humidity, firefighters gained an upper hand over a massive wildfire which was moving toward Los Angeles, fire commanders said on Tuesday. The 190-square-mile (304-square-kilometer) Station Fire continued to burgeon, but...