International

China, Gabon agree to strengthen economic ties
07/11/2008 05:00
China and Gabon signed a pact on economic and technological cooperation here Friday in an effort to push for more and better cooperation in large-scale projects. Gabonese President El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba (R) meets with Wu Bangguo, chairman of the Standing...
Russia observes 67th anniversary of legendary Red Square parade
07/11/2008 05:00
Russian soldiers in World War II Soviet uniform paraded across Red Square here Friday to mark the 67th anniversary of the legendary military parade of 1941. Russian soldiers with replica of World War II uniforms and weapons participate in a military parade on...
U.S. auto CEOs seek $50 bln in federal aid: sources
06/11/2008 05:00
Chevrolet Uplanders minivans are seen at a dealership in Silver Spring, Maryland, July 1, 2008. Chief executives of distressed U.S. auto companies sought a $50 billion federal bailout on Thursday to survive a financial...
Emanuel to become Obama chief of staff
06/11/2008 05:00
Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama speaks with Representative Rahm Emanuel during a Chicago 2016 Olympics rally in Chicago in this June 6, 2008 file photo. US President-elect Barack Obama choose Rahm...
Dollar rose against euro, pound after rate cuts in Europe
06/11/2008 05:00
The dollar rose against the euro and the pound on Thursday after three major central banks in Europe cut interest rates to stimulate struggling economies. The European Central Bank cut its key rate on Thursday by 50 basis points to 3.25 percent. The bank...
NZ opposition National party poised to form new gov’t
06/11/2008 05:00
New Zealand’s main opposition the National Party leads the ruling Labor Party and is poised to win the election, according to the final round of polls before Saturday’s general elections. A supporter of ACT holds a banner during a campaign for getting more...
Agricultural Bank of China receives 130 bln yuan capital injection
06/11/2008 05:00
The Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) on Thursday signed an agreement with Central Huijin Co., an investment arm of the government, for a 130-billion-yuan (19 billion U.S. dollars) capital injection in preparation for an eventual stock listing. The...