International

U.S. stocks tumble on GM fate, financial woes
05/03/2009 05:00
A street sign is erected in front of the New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, March 5, 2009. U.S. stocks tumbled with all major indexes losing more than 4 percent on Thursday as market speculated that General Motors Corp. may face...
China unveils massive stimulus plan amid global crisis
05/03/2009 05:00
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Thursday called on the nation to strengthen “conviction for victory” as he unveiled an unprecedented stimulus package to shore up economic growth amid global downturn. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao delivers a government...
China to introduce screening program for birth defects
05/03/2009 05:00
Wang Bo raises six of his fingers and screams, his face red with frustration at trying to tell the doctor his age during his latest medical checkup. A nurse checks a baby’s hearing at a hospital in Huaibei, Anhui province, Thursday. The Ministry...
Acropolis closed due to strike
05/03/2009 05:00
The archaeological site of Acropolis, Greece’s most attractive tourist site, was closed on Thursday due to a strike by Culture Ministry employees. A general view shows the porch of the Caryatids of the Erectheion temple on the Acropolis in...
Sudanese president denounces West for his arrest
05/03/2009 05:00
Sudanese President Omar al-Beshir on Thursday slammed the West over a warrant for his arrest on war crimes charges, saying it was a plot by western nations to grab the nation’s resources. Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir attends a ceremony in...
Michael Jackson lands in London
05/03/2009 05:00
Michael Jackson is to perform a summer residency at London’s O2 arena. U.S. pop star Michael Jackson receives the Diamond Award during the World Music Awards at Earl’s Court in London in this November 15, 2006 file photo.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)...
Europe cuts rate to 1.5 percent, may signal more reductions
05/03/2009 05:00
The euro fell to near a three-month low against the dollar on speculation European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet will indicate policy makers plan to keep reducing rates following Thursdayâs half-point cut. Policy makers reduced...