World economy
Brazil flood disaster toll approaches 500
14 Jan 2011
German economy rebounds as Europe struggles
13 Jan 2011
UK Q4 growth slows down: survey
13 Jan 2011
British MP convicted of expenses fraud
12 Jan 2011
Portugal denies need for EU bailout; says 2010 budget deficit beats forecast
12 Jan 2011
The prime minister said rumours that the country is under pressure to seek a bailout are hurting the nation and only helping speculators
PetroChina strikes pacts with UK's Ineos
11 Jan 2011
Romania’s witches curse government for taxing them
08 Jan 2011
Self-declared witches in Romania are preparing to curse the country's rulers publicly for taxing their profession under an amended labour law
IMF sanctions $1.7 billion aid to Romania
08 Jan 2011
India to overtake US by 2050; may even beat China: PwC
08 Jan 2011
For those obsessed with India's status as a rising superpower, there is more good news - the country might overtake the USA to emerge as the world's second largest economy by 2050, according to a report published by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
China inks deals worth $7.5 bn with Spain
06 Jan 2011
The euro zone nation, struggling to prop up its economy from a looming sovereign debt crisis, is eager to welcome the cash-rich Asian giant as a potential rescuer.
India most attractive destination for Japan in coming decade
05 Jan 2011
India overtakes China as the most attractive overseas investment destination for Japanese manufacturers over the next decade even though China retains its advantage over the shorter three term period.
Estonia embraces euro; starts changeover as 17th euro nation
04 Jan 2011
The nation’s prime minister Andrus Ansip became the first Estonian national to withdraw the new currency from a cash machine, marking the beginning of the integration of the small Baltic state of 1.3-million population with the mighty euro zone.
UK transport watchdog suggests overhaul of London rail tracks to beat the cold
29 Dec 2010
The UK government's transport troubleshooter wants a radical overhaul of 3,000 miles of track in the London commuter belt to preempt a commuter revolt
UK unemployment to hit 17 year high
29 Dec 2010
UK to crack down on incapacity benefit abuse
28 Dec 2010
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