International

U.S. may OK hi-tech exports to China
29/07/2009 05:00
The U.S. has agreed to loosen restrictions on the export of hi-tech goods to China and speed up its recognition of the nation’s market economy, Vice-Premier Wang Qishan said on Tuesday after the China-U.S. Strategic and Economic Dialogue (SAED)....
French president says his health "fine"
29/07/2009 05:00
French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Wednesday that his health was good as he has returned to work after his collapse while jogging at the weekend, but acknowledged that he needed a rest. France’s President Nicolas Sarkozy waves after speaking to...
China lowers gasoline, diesel prices
28/07/2009 05:00
China will cut gasoline and diesel prices from Wednesday by 220 yuan (32.4 U.S. dollars) per ton, or by about 3 percent each, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced Tuesday. A staff member works at a gas station in Hefei,...
EU ready to offer assistance to Belarus
28/07/2009 05:00
The European Union (EU) is considering macroeconomic and financial support for Belarus if the latter meets certain conditions, said an EU official on Tuesday. (L to R) Belarussian Foreign Minister Sergei Martynov, Swedish Foreign Minister Carl...
India-controlled Kashmir chief minister resigns over alleged sex scandal
28/07/2009 05:00
India-controlled Kashmir’s highest administrative official, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Tuesday submitted his resignation to the Governor, his political advisor Davinder Sigh Rana said. India-controlled Kashmir’s top administrative official,...
Lifestyle change the way to beat US obesity: experts
28/07/2009 05:00
An overweight child works out at a Fitness Center in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Childhood obesity is now the worst health crisis in the US, experts have said, urging parents to ban television in kids’ rooms and...
China cuts gasoline, diesel prices on public concern
28/07/2009 05:00
China, the worldâs second-biggest energy user, cut gasoline and diesel prices by at least 3.3 percent after three increases since March triggered public concern that fuel costs are too high. Pump prices for 90 octane gasoline will be set at a...