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LIVE From DAVOS, Switzerland The NASDAQ Opening Bell Ceremony
Jan 26th
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. 25.01.2011 16:32 ————————————————————————— NASDAQ OMX Hosts 6th Annual Opening Bell From the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting ADVISORY, 2011-01-25 16:32 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –What: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc
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Loading ...Iran nuclear talks enter final day, little to show
Jan 22nd
ISTANBUL: World powers enter a second and final day of talks with Iran on Saturday, having made scant progress toward persuading the Islamic Republic to curb its nuclear program on the first day of the meeting in Istanbul. There was some relief that Iran was ready to continue, as diplomats expressed concern that talks could have collapsed on the first day as both sides dug in around old positions. The West suspects that Iran plans to develop a nuclear weapon and negotiators went into the Istanbul meeting with low expectations for any breakthrough in the eight-year-old stand-off.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...US puts TTP leader on terror list
Jan 21st
WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday placed an alleged leader in the Pakistani Taliban movement, Qari Hussain, on a terrorism blacklist.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Hu calls for US, China military cooperation
Jan 20th
WASHINGTON: Chinese President Hu Jintao called on Wednesday for greater cooperation between the Chinese and US militaries to build trust. “The two sides believe that the expansion of exchanges and cooperation between our militaries contributes to deepening mutual trust between our countries and the growth of our overall relationship,” Hu told a joint news conference with President Barack Obama. Military relations have been at the heart of tensions between the two nations, with the United States repeatedly urging China to be more transparent about its growing defense spending.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Nintendo 3DS: US Price & US / UK Release Date Confirmed
Jan 20th
Now that Nintendo’s dual Nintendo 3DS press events are going ahead we can finally confirm some important information regarding release dates for US and UK consumers, a US price has been given, however there still a mystery surrounding a price for Europeans. Let’s start with the all-important details for United States citizens, Nintendo will launch the 3DS in the US on March 27th for $249.99, we are also assured that there will be 30+ games released between the handheld’s launch and the beginning of E3 2011 (June 7). (image source Engadget ) I have just watched the Amsterdam event and can confirm that UK (and the rest of Europe) consumers will be able to pick up a 3DS in stores from March 25th, however the price will be set by retailers
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Chinese President lands in US for state visit
Jan 19th
WASHINGTON: China”s President Hu Jintao arrived in the United States Tuesday for a state visit promising frank talk over economics and currency disputes, but likely to expose a wide gulf over human rights. Hu landed at Andrews Air Force base and was expected soon afterwards at the White House for a rare private dinner hosted by President Barack Obama in recognition of the key nature of a relationship under severe recent strain. US military officers rolled out a red carpet and gave full military honors complete with a brass band to the Chinese leader, who arrived at the base, just outside Washington, aboard an Air China jet.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Obama, Hu to confront economic strains
Jan 19th
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama and his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao confront stubborn rifts over North Korea and bilateral economic imbalances on Wednesday when they meet amid the pomp of a formal state visit. Both presidents have vowed stronger cooperation between the world”s two largest economies in an effort to bridge the strains of the past year over human rights, Taiwan, Tibet and the gaping US trade deficit with China.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...The Last Story: No US / European Release Planned
Jan 14th
If you live in the United States or Europe and were hoping to get your hands on a copy of The Last Story, then I think we have some rather disappointing news for you. It appears that the upcoming RPG title won’t be released outside of Japan – not at this stage anyway!! According to Matthew Reynolds over at digitalspy.co.uk (sourced from vg247.com ), Nintendo has just announced that it has no current plans to release The Last Story in North America or Europe. Japanese gamers on the other hand will receive the Nintendo Wii game on January 27th
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...World condemns Taseer’s assassination
Jan 5th
LAHORE: The assassination of Punjab Governor Salman Taseer has been condemned worldwide. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday condemned the assassination of the governor of Pakistan”s Punjab province, calling his death “a great loss.” “We strongly condemn the assassination today in Pakistan of Punjab Provincial Governor Salman Taseer,” Clinton said in a statement. “I had the opportunity to meet Governor Taseer in Pakistan and I admired his work to promote tolerance and the education of Pakistan”s future generations
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...West alert on China anti-satellite missiles
Jan 5th
BEIJING: Australian and United States intelligence agencies believe a Chinese anti-ballistic missile test last January has marked a significant advance in the development of an anti-satellite capability directed against United States and other Western space capabilities. The secret assessment of China”s increasingly sophisticated missile capabilities has revealed the very close relationship between US and Australian intelligence agencies monitoring Chinese military and space activity. Leaked US embassy cables detail how the State Department on January 9 instructed embassies in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to forewarn their host governments that US intelligence anticipated China would shortly conduct an intercept flight test using an SC-19 missile to destroy a medium-range ballistic missile launched from a separate site within China
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...US pressed Turkey to host missile defense radar: WikiLeaks
Dec 31st
WASHINGTON: United States had pressed Turkey for installation of anti-missile defence system over threat from Iran, reveals WikiLeaks. The cables sent to Washington show that even though Turkey does not expect an attack from Iran.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...US drone strike in NWA kills 4
Dec 31st
MIRANSHAH: A US missile attack killed at least four militants when it targeted a vehicle in Ghulam Khan town North Waziristan district Friday, CNews News reported. Two missiles fired by a US drone hit the vehicle in Ghulam Khan town, some 15 kilometres (9 miles) northwest of Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan tribal district close to the Afghan border. Security officials in Miranshah and Peshawar said that militants killed in the strike were associated with the powerful, al-Qaeda-linked Haqqani network, but that they were still seeking more information.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Pakistan President Asif Zardari Drinking Video
Dec 26th
President Asif Zardari Drinking Video with Chinese Officials President Asif Zardari and Foriegn Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi drinking with Chinese Officials.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Over 80 dead in Bajaur suicide attack, raids
Dec 26th
KHAR: More than 80 people were killed in a suicide bombing on a World Food Programme project and a series of helicopter raids against militant camps in northwestern Pakistan, officials said. A suicide bomber wearing a burqa, who some officials said was a woman, killed at least 43 people at a World Food Programme distribution point in a tribal area bordering Afghanistan on Saturday. The blast occurred in Khar, the main town of Bajaur tribal district, once a stronghold of Taliban militants who have carried out several bombings and suicide attacks in the area.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...KSE closes 65 points up at weekend
Dec 25th
KARACHI: The prices of local equities ended higher at Karachi Stock Exchange on Friday following the release of funds from the United States for the country, which slightly eased investors concerns over its deteriorating macroeconomic indicators, dealers said. The Karachi Stock Exchange”s benchmark 100-share index ended 0.55 percent, or 65.34 points, higher at 11,858.17. Volume fell to 87.01 million shares from 90.50 million shares traded on Thursday
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Asian markets slip as eurozone fears outweigh US data
Dec 24th
HONG KONG: Asian shares fell in thin pre-Christmas trade on Friday as eurozone fears returned after Portugal”s debt rating was cut due to concerns it could slip into recession. The news from Europe led investors to ignore a batch of upbeat data supporting hopes for a strong recovery in the United States. Tokyo fell 0.71 percent by the break as exporters were hit by a weak euro.
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