‘Global News’ Archives
Times Square bomb plotter shahzad
The Times Square terror bomber, while inspired by Pakistani militants, seemed to have acted alone in plotting his botched car bombing last weekend, a top U.S. Army general said Friday. Faisal Shahzad apparently was "a lone wolf" who never had direct contact with militants in his homeland of Pakistan, Gen. David Petraeus told The Associated [...]
Dubai rugby team’s extra time on tour thanks to ash
A TOURING junior rugby team are enjoying a few extra days of Welsh hospitality – after their flight home to Dubai was cancelled because of the cloud of volcanic ash covering the UK. The Dubai Hurricanes, an under-14s team from the United Arab Emirates, arrived on April 11 and planned to fly back from their Cardiff tour on Sunday. But [...]
Toothless fish that treat psoriasis, eczema
FISHO, a beauty treatment that uses toothless fish to exfoliate feet and treat skin conditions, has been launched in Dubai that can do the job for you. The new treatment, which has been launched by Dubai-based Jumeirah Group uses Garra Ruffa fish to remove dead skin cells which improves circulation. Garra Fish, or Doctor Fish as they are [...]
GLOBAL MARKETS: European Stocks Lower; Sentiment Negative
LONDON (Dow Jones)--European stock markets were mostly lower Monday, amid caution over the future growth of the global economy following Friday's rate hike by the Reserve Bank of India, while ongoing concerns over Greece's debt crisis and losses in Asian markets also added pressure. Concerns over Greece continue to weigh on overall sentiment, [...]
Gold futures rise on global cues
NEW DELHI: Gold prices rose by Rs 36 to Rs 16,835 per ten grams in the futures market today on steady buying amid a firming global trend. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for June month contract rose by Rs 36 or 0.21 per cent to Rs 16,835 per ten grams with an open interest of 3,382 lots. The metal for delivery in April contract also [...]
GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks, commodities rise on low rate policy
18/03/2010 4:39:13 AM * Global stocks gain after Fed, BoJ spur risk appetite * Dollar eases after Fed reiterates low-rate pledge * Oil tops $82 as OPEC leaves output targets unchanged * Long-dated Treasuries rise as U.S. producer prices fall (Updates with close of European markets) By Herbert Lash NEW YORK, March 17 (Reuters) - [...]
IMF: chance to overhaul global economy is receding
Nations risk losing a window of opportunity to fix the global financial system in the wake of the credit crisis if they do not push reforms through soon, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned Wednesday. Stressing the need for cooperation, Dominique Strauss-Kahn also noted China's currency, the renminbi, was undervalued but said he [...]
BA slams strike union’s bid for global backing
London, England (CNN) -- British Airways on Wednesday criticized attempts by the union representing the airline's cabin crews to internationalize their planned strike among sympathetic labor organizations around the world. Members of the Unite union have voted to strike for three days from Saturday and then for four more days from March 27, [...]
Coventry Health Care to Speak at the Barclays Capital Global Healthcare Conference
BETHESDA, Md., Mar 17, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Coventry Health Care, Inc. /quotes/comstock/13*!cvh/quotes/nls/cvh (CVH 24.93, -0.22, -0.87%) announced today that John Stelben, Interim Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present at the Barclays Capital Global Healthcare Conference in Miami, Florida, at 9:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, March 23, [...]
The CEO of Air Canada launched a blistering attack
Source: Vancouver Sun, The CEO of Air Canada launched a blistering attack on recent efforts by Emirates Airlines to expand its services to Canada, saying the impact of allowing the Dubai-based airline to increase its service to Toronto and start flying to Calgary and Vancouver and would be "devastating." Speaking publicly for the first time on [...]
