International

China raises gasoline, diesel prices
29/06/2009 05:00
China raised gasoline and diesel prices by 600 yuan (about 87.8 U.S. dollars) per tonne, starting zero o’clock Tuesday. The increase raised the price for gasoline by about 0.45 yuan per liter, or 8.6 percent, and the price of diesel by about 0.51...
Link between Lantus, cancer inconclusive
29/06/2009 05:00
A link between the diabetes treatment Lantus and cancer as suggested by studies “cannot be confirmed nor excluded,” and need further research, according to medical experts Tuesday. A diabetic patient injects himself with insulin at the J.W.C.H....
Long way ahead for Iraq to peace after U.S. troops pullout
28/06/2009 05:00
Iraqi towns and cities aren’t quiet as both Baghdad and Washington had expected when the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from the cities and towns is imminent. A military vehicle runs in the street of Baghdad, capital of Iraq, on June 28, 2009....
Renewed Thai anti-gov’t rally peaceful, to disperse on Sunday morning
28/06/2009 05:00
Core leaders of a renewed anti-government rally in Thailand’s capital Bangkok on Saturday said their protest will be peaceful as they are demanding the coalition government to dissolve the House of Representatives and hold a general election....
Chinese firm approved to raise stake in Australian steelmaker as largest holder
28/06/2009 05:00
China’s steel giant, Ansteel, had got government approval to increase its stake in Australian iron ore explorer Gindalbie Metals, a spokesman with Ansteel said Saturday. The approval came Tuesday, allowing the Anshan Iron and Steel Group...
Asia challenges the U.S. for green-tech supremacy
28/06/2009 05:00
In August, the leaders of Japan, China and South Korea will hold a trilateral summit to discuss how they can pool their resources and expertise to develop and commercialize emerging green technologies. Demolition work takes place near a wind farm...
Australian banks defy downturn at cost to customers: analysts
28/06/2009 05:00
Pedestrians cross an intersection in front of the National Australia Bank Ltd. headquarters in Sydney Australiaâs banks are thriving as their global peers struggle but stand accused of âgougingâ customers...