Zimbabweans off banks after cash crunch
HARARE, Jan 13, 2008 (AFP) - Kennedy Tsambo's faith in Zimbabwe's banking system finally hit breaking point over Christmas when he spent an ultimately …
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Obesity now a ‘lifestyle’ choice for Americans, expert says
WASHINGTON, Jan 12, 2008 (AFP) - As adult obesity balloons in the United States, being overweight has become less of a health hazard and more of a lifestyle …
Most Chinese unhappy at work, seek big pay rises: survey
BEIJING, Jan 12, 2008 (AFP) - Fewer than one in eight Chinese are happy at work, with most complaining about dead-end jobs and wages eroded by record …
Everest conqueror Hillary dies aged 88
WELLINGTON, Jan 11, 2008 (AFP) - Edmund Hillary, the unassuming New Zealander who won world fame as the first man to climb Mount Everest, died Friday at the …
Dollar tumbles as Bernanke says rate cuts may be needed
NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2008 (AFP) - The dollar fell sharply Thursday after Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said the US central bank was ready to implement …
Dollar weaker in Asia ahead of Bernanke speech
TOKYO, Jan 10, 2008 (AFP) - The dollar softened in Asian trade Thursday as market players waited for clues from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on the …
Maldives budget deficit could undermine economy: World Bank
January 10, 2008 (LBO) -- The World Bank warned Maldives, South Asia's richest economy, that recent economic gains could unravel, if the atoll nation failed to …
Beijing Hamburgh rail link to cut transit time by half
BEIJING, Jan 10, 2008 (AFP) - China and five other countries have agreed to collaborate on a train service between Asia and Europe that is expected to …
India’s Tata unveils world’s cheapest car
NEW DELHI, Jan 10, 2008 (AFP) - India's Tata Group unveiled Thursday the world's cheapest car costing 2,500 dollars amid predictions the no-frills vehicle …
World to grow by 3.3-pct, Asia 9.6-pct in 2008: World Bank
WASHINGTON, Jan 8, 2008 (AFP) - The global economy is expected to slow to a modest 3.3 percent growth pace this year, but the pace could worsen if the United …
Five held over attempt to kill Maldives president: police
COLOMBO, Jan 9, 2008 (AFP) - Police in the Maldives said Wednesday they arrested four more people in connection with an unsuccessful attempt to kill the Indian …
EU urges Sri Lanka to offer ‘substantive devolution’
BRUSSELS, Jan 7, 2008 (AFP) - The European Union on Monday called on the Sri Lankan government to offer "substantive devolution" to Tamil rebels as fierce …
Maldivian president escapes assassination bid: minister
Jan 8, 2008 (AFP) - The president of the Maldives, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, escaped an assassination attempt Tuesday, a senior minister told AFP. buy tadalista …
Maldives president saved by 15 year old: report
Jan 08, 2008 (LBO) – Maldives president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was saved by a 15-year old youth as he was stabbed by a man who had a knife concealed inside …
Maldive Island hopper jumps to India
January 07, 2008 (LBO) - The Republic Island of Maldives will resume international flights with state-run Island Aviation Services due to fly to the Indian …
Iran to have bigger budget despite 19 percent inflation amidst massive oil subsidies
TEHRAN, Jan 7, 2008 (AFP) - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Monday he was seeking a 17 percent spending increase in the budget for the next Iranian year, …
China defends sovereign wealth funds
BEIJING, Jan 7, 2008 (AFP) - China defended the role of sovereign wealth funds, responding to fears that its own fund, China Investment Corp, might destabilise …
New Singapore terminal to bolster air hub status: analysts
SINGAPORE, Jan 6, 2008 (AFP) - Singapore will Wednesday open an ultra-modern new 1.2-billion-dollar airport terminal that industry analysts say will reinforce …
High oil price will last until March: OPEC president
ALGIERS, Jan 5, 2008 (AFP) - The high price of oil will continue until the end of March 2008, the president of OPEC said Saturday. online pharmacy buy spiriva …
Britain planning ‘diplomatic surge’ in Mideast, S. Asia: minister
LONDON, Jan 6, 2008 (AFP) - Britain is planning a "diplomatic surge" in the Middle East and south Asia to help counter extremism and nuclear proliferation, …