International

Abbas: no peace talks before stopping Israel’s settlements
30/05/2009 05:00
The visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Saturday that his administration will not resume peace talks with Israel before the latter stops settlements on occupied lands. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas attends a press conference...
Susan Boyle places second in "Britain’s Got Talent"
30/05/2009 05:00
The favourite Susan Boyle placed second in the final of the “Britain’s Got Talent” TV show on Saturday night, beaten by Street dancers “Diversity.” A handout image obtained in April 2009 from ITV shows Scottish Susan Boyle appearing on Britain’s...
Russia, Japan agree on serious response to DPRK nuclear test
30/05/2009 05:00
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso have concurred on the need for a strong response to the nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), the Kremlin press service said on Saturday....
Asian coal producers eye Chinese demand outlook
30/05/2009 05:00
Chinaâs appetite for coal imports, which has helped prop up Asian coal prices at above US$60 a ton for much of this year, has been a rare bright spot in a region where demand has been pulverized by the...
GM decides to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy as bondholder deadline passes
30/05/2009 05:00
General Motors Corp. president and Chief Executive Officer Fritz Henderson have scheduled a news conference in New York on Monday, when the Detroit automaker is expected to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to media reports Sunday. A Dodge...
Chinese vice premier urges speeding up vaccine making against A/H1N1 flu
29/05/2009 05:00
Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang urged vaccine companies to step up the preparation work for vaccine production after the first domestic A/H1N1 influenza case was confirmed in southern Guangdong Province Friday. Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang (C)...
Japan, India revival adds to signs recession easing
29/05/2009 05:00
Laborers rest on the scaffolding of a building undergoing construction in the southern Indian city of Chennai Friday. Japanâs industrial production jumped the most in 56 years in April and Indiaâs economy...