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JAKARTA, Indonesia - Police broke up a protest by the environmental group Greenpeace against deforestation on the Indonesian island of Sumatra on Thursday, arresting 12 foreign...
WEMBLEY, England — England's World Cup bid leaders are trying to shift attention away from criticism of their own shortcomings — from within and outside the country — after commanding the spotlight for all the wrong reasons during the early stages of process.
With Chinese and other Asian stocks soaring this year, investors may want to consider reducing risk but staying fully invested.
(RTTNews) - The markets across Asia ended sharply down in negative territory on Friday on concerns about financial crisis in Dubai. Investors across the world dumped high-risk stock investments and seek asylum in safe-haven government bonds.
The International Transport Workers' Federation claims that its affiliated unions and “inspectors” have been putting great pressure on open register vessels trading in South East Asia. In the first three days, around 40 ships the ITF describes as “flag of convenience (FOC)” vessels were boarded in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
Analysts on Friday warn of the potential wider impact of Dubai’s financial woes on emerging markets as investors look again at the level of risk they are willing to take.
JAKARTA, Indonesia - Indonesia has rejected a push by the resort island of Bali for rare turtles to be legally slain in Hindu ceremonies, siding with conservationists of the protected reptiles against religious advocates, an official said today.
Tokyo - Stock markets across Asia plummeted on Friday, after Dubai World, a government-owned investment company in the Gulf emirate, asked creditors for a six-month extension on debt repayments, raising fears of a financial crisis in the Middle East....
Surprising Blooms, Fast Growers, Unique Fragrances and Gorgeous Colors in Montréal By Karine Jalbert Montréal, Canada - Montréal's Nature Museums invite you to come admire the botanical splendours in the greenhouses at the Botanical Garden. Check out some surprising blooms, fast growers, unique fragrances and gorgeous colours, Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m ...
Nov. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Emerging market currencies slumped, with the Russian ruble and the South Korean won falling the most in four months, after Dubai’s attempt to reschedule its debt drove investors away from the highest-yielding assets.
The world's newest gaming venue will be halfway around the world, but a Las Vegas company will be in the center of the competition.
BRATTLEBORO -- Most Americans take Thanksgiving for granted as a time to get together with family, enjoy a big meal and watch some football.
Relief for Asia fundraiser The Chicagoland Coalition for Asian Disaster Relief is hosting a fundraising event from 1 to 8 p.m. Nov. 28 at St. Thomas the Apostle gymnasium, 1500 Brookdale Road in Naperville. The plan is to raise $60,000 in relief funds for victims of the recent typhoons in the Philippines an earthquake in Indonesia. For sponsorship opportunities, call Rubin Salazar at 630-379 ...
SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)--Asian stock markets slumped Friday, with some suffering their worst losses in months, amid concerns about the potential fallout from Dubai World's debt standstill.
Asian stock markets slump Friday, with some suffering their worst losses in months, amid concerns about the potential fallout from Dubai World's debt standstill, with bank and construction stocks leading decliners.
Nov. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Stocks and commodities dropped, Treasuries jumped and credit default swaps climbed after Dubai’s attempt to reschedule its debt rattled investors. The dollar briefly fell below 85 yen, a 14-year low, prompting speculation Japan will intervene.
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