• U.S. invites Russia to join its missile defense plan in Eastern Europe

    U.S. invites Russia to join its missile defense plan in Eastern Europe

    06/03/2009 05:00

    U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday invited Russia to join Washington’s plan to deploy a missile defense shield in Eastern Europe. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attend a press...

  • "Watchmen" opens as Hollywood’s first major film in 2009

    "Watchmen" opens as Hollywood’s first major film in 2009

    06/03/2009 05:00

    Warner Bros.’ superhero actioner “Watchmen” opened Friday in the United States and Canada as Hollywood’s first heavily-marketed film in 2009. It is expected to dominate the box office as the only wild opener this weekend. Cast member Malin Akerman...

  • Coca-Cola to invest $2 billion in China

    06/03/2009 05:00

    Coca-Cola Co., the world’s largest soft-drink maker, plans to invest US$2 billion in China over the next three years as part of its attempt to win more of the nation’s 1.3 billion consumers. The investment plan includes a $90 million...

  • Eastern Europe sales to give UK condom maker a boost

    06/03/2009 05:00

    SSL International Plc chief executive Garry Watts is taking the manufacturer of Durex condoms to eastern Europe just as the region’s economic meltdown turns investors away. The UK maker of Durex and Contex brands plans to raise its stake in a...

  • China central bank promises fast, vigorous policies for growth

    China central bank promises fast, vigorous policies for growth

    06/03/2009 05:00

    Chinese stock investors check their share prices at a security firm in Hefei, east China’s Anhui province Friday. Chinese central bank Governor Zhou Xiaochuan pledged fast and forceful policies to restore...

  • IDC: PC shipments to fall 4.5% in 2009

    IDC: PC shipments to fall 4.5% in 2009

    05/03/2009 05:00

    Global personal computer (PC) shipments will drop over 8 percent in the first half of 2009, but will gradually improve to a small positive growth in the fourth quarter, resulting in a 4.5-percent decrease for the year, market research company IDC predicted on...

  • Ronaldo makes long awaited debut

    Ronaldo makes long awaited debut

    05/03/2009 05:00

    In an unexpected and low-key fashion, Ronaldo made his long awaited return on Wednesday night to the soccer world, reported the local media on Thursday. Brazilian striker Ronaldo exercises during his first training session with his new team...

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