International

Former U.S. Secretary of State Powell endorses Obama
19/10/2008 05:00
Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell announced Sunday that he will be voting for Barack Obama, citing the Democrat’s “ability to inspire” and the “inclusive nature of his campaign.” Former Secretary of State Colin Powell speaks during a taping of “Meet...
ING group to receive 10-billion-euro injection from Dutch gov’t
19/10/2008 05:00
The Dutch government will reinforce the core capital of Dutch banking and insurance group ING by injecting 10 billion euros (13.4 billion US dollars), the Dutch Finance Ministry said Sunday. The head office of Dutch financial group ING is seen in Amsterdam,...
Thai-Cambodian border resolution meeting postponed
19/10/2008 05:00
Cambodia has postponed the meeting to resolve the border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand without giving any reason, Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Sunday. A girl plays at the Preah Vihear Temple at the disputed border area of Cambodia...
Slovenia confirms four cases of anthrax
18/10/2008 05:00
Slovenian veterinary services confirmed on Friday reports about the death of four cows caused by anthrax. (File Photo) Slovenian veterinary services confirmed on Friday reports about the death of four cows caused by anthrax, but insisted that there were...
Federer, Nadal and Murray advance in Madrid Masters
18/10/2008 05:00
Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray all advanced into the last four at the Madrid Masters on Friday. Rafael Nadal of Spain returns the ball to Feliciano Lopez of Spain during their match at the Madrid Masters Series tennis tournament in Madrid October...
Former UN chief promises action on poll probe report
18/10/2008 05:00
Former UN secretary general Kofi Annan has put the perpetrators of the election violence which was sparked by the disputed presidential election on notice, warning those named in the report to be prepared to face consequences. Former United Nations Secretary...
Five nations elected new members of UN Security Council
18/10/2008 05:00
Austria, Japan, Mexico, Uganda and Turkey were elected new non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council on Friday. Liu Zhenmin, China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, fills in his ballot paper at the U.N. headquarters...