International

U.S. stocks slump on damped economic outlook
22/06/2009 05:00
U.S. stocks plunged on Monday as lower expectation of world economy hit global market. Dow Jones lost 200 points, while S&P and Nasdaq composite shed more than 3 percent. Traders work at New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States,...
Spate of deadly attacks kill 20 Iraqis ahead of U.S. troops pullout
22/06/2009 05:00
A series of bomb attacks since late Sunday have killed at least 20 people and wounded some 91 others, just days before the U.S. troops are to leave Iraqi cities and towns, raising fears that Iraqi security forces is not able to fight relentless insurgency....
Chinaâs retailers show new conservatism
22/06/2009 05:00
After years of breakneck expansion, retailers in China are scaling back and delaying their growth plans as the maturing market enters a new phase of consolidation fueled by slowing demand and fierce...
Threatened cheetahs thrive in Namibia conservation project
22/06/2009 05:00
A volunteer at the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), Leigh Whelpton, poses in Otjiwarongo, some 300 kilometers northeast of Windhoek, on May 3 with two cheetah cubs Three cheetah cubs roll around in the grass...
Airbus delivers 1st China-assembled A320 jet
22/06/2009 05:00
Airbus delivered its first China-assembled A320 jet on Tuesday in the northern port city of Tianjin, the base of the manufacturer’s only final assembly line outside Europe. Airbus President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas Enders (3rd R) and...
Feature: U.S. capital shocked by deadly subway train collision
22/06/2009 05:00
Against the light darkness of twilight, the wrecks of two crashed light-rail trains stood still on an elevated track as rescuers cut through the cars to pull survivors out. A police officer guides a woman who wants to make sure if there is her...
Phelps snatches personal best in 100m butterfly at Canada Cup
21/06/2009 05:00
U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps clocked his personal best in the 100m butterfly victory Saturday at the Canada Cup in Montreal with 50.48 seconds. Michael Phelps laughs as he speaks with reporters following his win in the 100m butterfly at the Canada...