International

Internet domain names grow to 177 mln
19/02/2009 05:00
Despite the economic downturn, Internet domain name registrations posted a significant 16-percent growth last year, a new report has found. (Photo: News.cn) The Internet added 24 million new domain names in 2008, bringing the total registrations...
Thailand says regional rice stockpile plan not to impact market
19/02/2009 05:00
Thailand will ensure its plan to secure supplies with other Southeast Asian nations will not affect the market after a slump in prices prompted the government to assure returns for farmers....
Stanford conned clients with âno worryâ promise, rates
19/02/2009 05:00
A worker posts a temporary closure notice at Stanford Financial Group’s offices in Houston, Texas, US, on February 17, 2009. Stanford International Bank Ltd., accused by US regulators of defrauding investors,...
Philip Morris told to pay $8 mil. in smoker’s death
19/02/2009 05:00
A Florida court ordered US tobacco giant Philip Morris to pay US$8 million to the widow of a lung cancer victim on Wednesday, in a case that could set a precedent for 8,000 similar trials in the southern state. The jury rejected Elian Hess’...
Scientists make advances on ‘nano’ electronics
19/02/2009 05:00
Axial quadrupole nanostructures in an illustration courtesy of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Two U.S. teams have developed new materials that may pave the way for ever smaller, faster and more...
Seven EU-funded films to compete for 13 Oscar Awards
19/02/2009 05:00
Seven films funded by the European Union (EU)’s MEDIA film support program are set to compete in 13 categories at this year’s Oscar Awards ceremony to be held next Sunday, according to the European Commission on Thursday. British director Danny...
S Korean president asks for stronger alliance with U.S.
19/02/2009 05:00
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak on Friday asked for stronger alliance with the United States to help Seoul deal with international issues including the nuclear issues on the Korean Peninsula. At a meeting with visiting U.S. Secretary of...