New IMF, World Bank heads face reform challenge
WASHINGTON, Oct 14, 2007 (AFP) - The new heads at the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund face the tough task of restoring credibility to the …
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Zimbabwe consumer authority raises milk and other prices after shortages
HARARE, Oct 12, 2007 (AFP) - The Zimbabwean government authorised Friday new increases in the prices of basis foodstuffs in a bid to ease widespread shortages …
Former US commander calls Iraq ‘nightmare with no end’
WASHINGTON, Oct 12, 2007 (AFP) - A former top US military commander in Iraq said Friday that the current White House strategy in Iraq will not achieve victory …
EU to step up sanctions on Myanmar, ban timber, gems
BRUSSELS, Oct 12, 2007 (AFP) - The European Union is set to beef up its sanctions against Myanmar next week by introducing an embargo on timber, gems and …
China’s forex reserves top 1.43 trillion dollars
BEIJING, Oct 12, 2007 (AFP) - China's foreign exchange reserves, already the world's largest, surpassed 1. online pharmacy buy spiriva inhaler with best prices …
World Bank chief says globalization must be ‘inclusive’
WASHINGTON, Oct 10, 2007 (AFP) - World Bank president Robert Zoellick said Wednesday that globalization must be "inclusive and sustainable" if it is to help …
Fed money printing drives platinum to record high, gold hits 27-year peak
LONDON, Oct 11, 2007 (AFP) - The price of platinum forged a record high on Thursday as the white metal was hit by tight global supplies, while gold soared to …
Singapore dollar at 10-year highs
SINGAPORE, Oct 10, 2007 (AFP) - The Singapore dollar was trading at 10-year highs against the greenback on Wednesday after the Monetary Authority of Singapore …
Sri Lanka dockyard chases new navy and civil jobs
Oct 10, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard, the island's sole listed ship builder, is bidding for three new local ship building contracts, …
Whatmore to join India’s academy
NEW DELHI, Oct 10, 2007 (AFP) - Renowned coach Dav Whatmore has accepted a job with India's cricket academy four months after being snubbed for the post of the …
EU urges flexibility from China over exchange rates
LUXEMBOURG, Oct 9, 2007 (AFP) - The European Union's top monetary affairs official urged China on Tuesday to allow its currency to trade more freely in foreign …
India’s can reach 10-pct growth target by cutting govt role: OECD
PARIS, Oct 9, 2007 (AFP) - India can reach its target of annual economic growth of 10 percent by 2011 if the country concentrates reforms on reducing the role …
Indian shares hit record 18,000 points level
MUMBAI, Oct 9, 2007 (AFP) - Indian shares prices hit a record high Tuesday with the benchmark Sensex index vaulting the psychologically key 18,000-point level …
Church protest at Philippines condom plan
MANILA, Oct 8, 2007 (AFP) - A proposal by the Philippine parliament to spend 22 million dollars buying condoms and birth control pills has been condemned by …
India recalls Sri Lanka spy over ‘irregular’ relations
NEW DELHI, Oct 7, 2007 (AFP) - India has recalled its top spy in Sri Lanka following complaints of "irregular" relations with a woman from regional rival …
Maid arrested in Saudi Arabia for ‘witchcraft’
RIYADH, Oct 7, 2007 (AFP) - Saudi Arabia's religious police have arrested a domestic worker accused of having put a spell on her employer, the Al-Madina …
Citigroup poised to bail out Northern Rock: reports
LONDON, Oct 7, 2007 (AFP) - US financial giant Citigroup Inc. buy avana online avana online generic is set to hand troubled British bank Northern Rock a …
Unsung Swann scripts England 2-wicket victory over Sri Lanka
DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka, Oct 7, 2007 (AFP) - Off-spinner Graeme Swann grabbed four wickets in a disciplined spell to help England restrict Sri Lanka to 164 in the …
Sprint queen Marion Jones admits doping: report
WASHINGTON, Oct 4, 2007 (AFP) - Sprint superstar Marion Jones, who has dodged doping allegations for years, has admitted using steroids before her triumphant …
European, UK central banks sit tight on rates
VIENNA, Oct 4, 2007 (AFP) - Europe's two biggest central banks kept interest rates on hold Thursday as they scoured financial and economic data for signs of …