International

Sri Lanka gov’t to stop using heavy weapons against rebels
26/04/2009 05:00
The Sri Lankan government said Monday that its combat operations against Tamil Tiger rebels have reached their conclusion and the security forces will end the use of heavy caliber guns, combat aircraft and aerial weapons which could cause civilian causalities....
Countries step up safety measures as swine flu cases rise
26/04/2009 05:00
Countries from around the world are stepping up safety measures against swine flu on Monday, as the number of confirmed and suspected cases continued to climb. Maria, 45, is another suspect of swine flu virus A (H1N1) after the National Influenza...
Ecuadorian president wins second term in elections
26/04/2009 05:00
Ecuador’s incumbent president Rafael Correa is headed for a victory in the country’s presidential elections on Sunday. Ecuador’s President Rafael Correa gestures to supporters in Quito, capital of Ecuador, April 27, 2009. Correa on Sunday...
Merkel warns against hostility to GMOs crops, seeks political debate
26/04/2009 05:00
German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned against too much hostility toward crops containing genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) and called for an open political discussion about the risks and concerns over biotechnology. “There must be an open...
WB, IMF vow to alleviate global crisis impact on developing countries
26/04/2009 05:00
The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) vowed here on Sunday at its joint meeting of the Development Committee to alleviate the global economic crisis impact on developing countries and facilitate their contribution to global recovery....
Suspected swine flu cases reaches 103 in Mexico
26/04/2009 05:00
The Mexican health secretary said on Sunday that the death toll of confirmed and suspected swine flu cases rose to 103, with the number of sickened cases reaching 1,614. Subway passengers wear masks to prevent swine flu in Mexico city, capital...
China government to fund overseas oil acquisitions
25/04/2009 05:00
A China Petrochemical (Sinopec) Corp. attendant fills up a customer’s car with gasoline at a gas station in Shanghai on March 21. China, which agreed last week to acquire a share in a Kazakh oil producer, will...