International

1,000 new species discovered
16/12/2008 05:00
Scientists have discovered more than 1,000 species in Southeast Asia’s Greater Mekong region in the past decade, including a spider as big as a dinner plate, the World Wildlife Fund said Mondy. The World Wildlife Fund Greater Mekong Program Monday...
UN encourages two-state solution to Palestinian-Israeli conflict
16/12/2008 05:00
The UN Security Council Tuesday adopted a resolution to encourage the successful implementation of a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which means a Palestinian state can enjoy peace alongside a secure Israel. Chinese Vice...
U.S. Fed cuts key interest rate to record low to save economy from deep recession
16/12/2008 05:00
The U.S. Federal Reserve decided Tuesday to cut a key interest rate to the lowest level on record to prevent the country’s ailing economy from slipping further into deep recession. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke listens to opening statements...
Madonna to pay Ritchie $76 mln in divorce deal
15/12/2008 05:00
American singer Madonna has settled her divorce with ex-husband Guy Ritchie by giving him at least 76 million U.S. dollars, according to media reports Tuesday. Director Guy Ritchie and wife Madonna are seen arriving for the world premiere of...
Chinese American physicist named as next U.S. Energy Secretary
15/12/2008 05:00
Steven Chu, a prominent Chinese American physicist, was named by U.S. President-elect Barack Obama as the next Energy Secretary on Monday. U.S. President-elect Barack Obama speaks during a news conference where he introduced his energy and...
U.S. stocks fall on auto bailout, Madoff scandal
15/12/2008 05:00
Wall Street fell moderately on Monday as investors continued to be concerned about the U.S. auto industry rescue and more firms turned out to be victims of the largest Ponzi Scheme in history. A man uses a Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA)...
Study shows Hypertension affects elderly’s cognitive functioning
15/12/2008 05:00
Affected by high blood pressure, elderly people might have difficulty to think clearly, a new study showed. More evidence has been found that increased blood pressure in older adults is directly related to decreased cognitive functioning,...