International

Hundreds in Jordan call for shoe-thrower’s release
20/12/2008 05:00
Hundreds of people on Saturday gathered in Jordan’s capital of Amman, calling for the release of the Iraqi journalist who threw shoes at U.S. president George W. Bush. Protesters hold a poster showing U.S. President George W. Bush dodging a...
Lula rules out possibility of running for 3rd presidential term
19/12/2008 05:00
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said he will not compete for a third term in the 2010 election. Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gestures as he addresses a news conference during at a summit of leaders from Latin...
Obama completes cabinet lineup
19/12/2008 05:00
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama on Friday named more members for his administration, completing his cabinet lineup ahead of the Christmas holiday. U.S. President-elect Barack Obama speaks during a news conference in Chicago Dec. 18, 2008. Obama...
Senior CPC leader: mainland willing to help Taiwan tackle financial crisis
19/12/2008 05:00
The mainland is willing to help Taiwan in the face of the current global financial crisis, a senior Communist Party of China (CPC) leader said here on Saturday. Jia Qinglin (3rd L), chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s...
Belgian PM resigns over Fortis row
19/12/2008 05:00
Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme offered the resignation of his government on Friday over alleged interference in judicial affairs, Belgian broadcaster VRT reported. Belgium’s Prime Minister Yves Leterme arrives at the Lambermont residency ahead...
France to unveil further economic stimulus plan for 2009
19/12/2008 05:00
France is preparing a further economic stimulus plan for 2009, French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde said on Friday. French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde gestures during a news conference in Paris, Dec. 18, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)...
Former Miss Romania elected speaker of Romanian Chamber of Deputies
19/12/2008 05:00
Romanian democrat liberal Roberta Anastase was elected on Friday evening the new Speaker of Chamber of Deputies. File photo of Romanian democrat liberal Roberta Anastase. Anastase was elected on Friday evening the new Speaker of Chamber of...