International

WHO raises pandemic alert level to Phase 5
29/04/2009 05:00
As the swine flu situation continues to get worse, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday raised the pandemic alert level to Phase 5, indicating that a full pandemic is imminent. Passengers wear protective masks at Mexico’s city subway...
Britney Spears extends "Circus" tour to Europe
29/04/2009 05:00
Singer Britney Spears has extended her “Circus” concert tour to include a dozen European shows taking her from London to Russia, the pop star’s representatives said on her Web site on Wednesday. Singer Britney Spears performs with Madonna (not...
Germany slashes growth forecast, corporate earnings plunge
29/04/2009 05:00
German industrial giant Siemens has lowered its full-year operating profit forecast by 17.5 percent. Germany warned Wednesday it would suffer one of the worst recessions in the developed world this year, with...
Obama says U.S. "off to a good start"
29/04/2009 05:00
U.S. President Barack Obama said Wednesday that the country is now “off to a good start” on his 100th day in office, but cautioned that there is “plenty work left to do.” U.S. President Barack Obama acknowledges applause as he arrives to speak at a...
Albania officially submits EU membership application
28/04/2009 05:00
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha officially submitted his country’s application for EU membership here on Tuesday. Albania’s Prime Minister Sali Berisha (L) hands his country’s application for the European Union membership to Czech Prime...
Reports: U.S. gov’t, Chrysler lenders reach deal
28/04/2009 05:00
Progress has been made to keep Chrysler out of bankruptcy protection as the Treasury Department has reached a tentative agreement with four of the troubled U.S. automaker’s major debt holders. A walking stop sign is seen in front of the logo of...
Three more die of swine flu in Mexico City, authorities say measures working
28/04/2009 05:00
Three more people died in the last 24 hours of swine flu, Mexico City officials told a Tuesday press conference, adding that local authorities had ordered the closure of more public places. Workers wearing protective masks wait for a bakery to...