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Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:46:00 GMT

Canadian and USA's Finn Gold Cup teams assembles in Denmark

Leading international Finn sailors, including a strong North American squad have been gathering in Copenhagen, Denmark, over the last few days ready for next weeks 2009 Finn Gold Cup. The world championship for the heavyweight mens Olympic singlehanded
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:46:00 GMT

Cox and Kings to Give 50 Couples an Opportunity of a Blockbuster Holiday to Italy

Source : Cox & Kings (India) Ltd (Business Wire India) Category : BUSINESS, LEISURE, ENTERTAINMENT, PEOPLE Cox and Kings, one of the oldest travel companies in India invites you to enjoy Italy like Akshay and Kareena in Kambakkht Ishq. In its 250th
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:46:00 GMT

British Pound May Remain Under Pressure Ahead of BoE Rate Decision

Fundamental Outlook for British Pound: Bearish - U.K. 1Q GDP Contracted By 2.4% as the final reading was revised lower from the preliminary -1.9% - The June U.K. manufacturing PMI reading rose to 47.0 from 45.4, which was the highest since May 2008 - UK
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:44:00 GMT

2.26 Million Britons Fight for Job Vacancies

With unemployment rising and the number of job vacancies falling, ClearStart warns that many Britons may have to seek a role with a lower income. The risk is that although they are working, they may not be able to afford their out goings and may put
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:42:00 GMT

109 new A/H1N1 cases confirmed in Europe

STOCKHOLM, July 4 (Xinhua) -- A European health agency said Sunday that 109 new A/H1N1 flu cases were reported in European countries within the last 24 hours. Of the new cases, 25 were confirmed in Greece, 16 in Italy, 12 respectively in Ireland and
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:39:00 GMT

... and what's the dernier cri in Paris?

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Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:38:00 GMT

Switzerland "deplores" political moves in Niger

Switzerland 'deplores' political moves in Niger The Swiss foreign ministry has expressed concern at the political situation in Niger, 'deploring' in particular the recent dissolution of the Constitutional Court. In a statement issued on Friday the
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:34:00 GMT

Med in Ireland Event

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Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:29:00 GMT

Airport etiquette, Britain vs. Israel

If I've ever known any moments of joy in my life, one was surely when the looming coastline became visible from the airplane window. The plane I returned on from London landed directly from west to east without having to do a U-turn over Modi'in like
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:28:00 GMT

Aussie Lapierre wins long jump in Madrid

Fabrice Lapierre of Australia used a favourable wind to win the long jump at the Madrid Meet on Saturday, in what was expected to be a duel between Olympic champion Irving Saladino and silver medalist Godfrey Khotso Mokoena. Lapierre, from Quakers Hill
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:28:00 GMT

America to remove HIV visa ban after Briton's protest

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Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:27:00 GMT

Sterling crisis looms in Britain along with tax increases and public spending cuts, financial historian warns

The state of the UK economy fills British financial historian Niall Ferguson with foreboding. 'The probability of a real sterling crisis is around one in three, and the probability of major tax hikes and cuts in public spending is roughly one in one,'
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:23:00 GMT

Nypro expands in China and Europe

PLASTICS NEWS STAFF NEW YORK (June 17, 4:50 p.m. ET) -- Nypro Inc. is expanding its medical operations in China and Europe as part of its strategy to increase the percentage of its sales from medical from 30 percent to 40 percent over the next two
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:13:00 GMT

'Harry Potter' actor Rupert Grint gets swine flu in Britain

LONDON: Actor Rupert Grint, who plays Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, has contracted swine flu, his publicist said on Saturday, three days before the latest Potter blockbuster premieres in London. Grint took several days off filming the next movie
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:12:00 GMT

Old school lessons in English

I COME from an era when English was not only taught as a subject, but as a language that was used daily. I am of the view that the approach to teaching English then was the correct way. I was from a kampung and my parents were unable to speak a word of
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:09:00 GMT

Anti-G8 demonstrators clash with police in Italy

VICENZA, Italy (Reuters) - Anti-G8 demonstrators clashed briefly with Italian police on Saturday in the first big protest ahead of next week's summit of the world's richest nations. Police in riot gear fired teargas at protesters to prevent them from
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:08:00 GMT

paidContent - Hulu UK 'Offering Equity To Broadcasters', But Still Has No Content

A flurry of stories this week bit again at Hulu?s hoped-for upcoming UK launch, again betting on a September launch. There?s little new here - We learned nine months ago the News Corp/NBC/Disney (NYSE: DIS) US online TV venture wanted to open shop in
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:07:00 GMT

Spain's Lorenzo captures pole for US MotoGP

Jorge Lorenzo took pole position for Sunday's US Grand Prix with a fastest lap of one minute, 21.678 seconds, but ended Saturday's qualifying session with a spectacular spill on which he flipped over his handlebars and landed hard on the track. Spain's
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:59:00 GMT

6 police hurt in Italy clash

VICENZA - SIX policemen were hurt in clashes late on Saturday with demonstrators at a rally of more than 3,000 people against the US$500-million (S$728 million) enlargement of a US military base in Italy, police said. Some 300 youths, wearing helmets and
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:57:00 GMT

UK government may step forward with funding for Vauxhall takeover

With the favoured bid for General Motors European operation under pressure, amid rumours that Canadian Magna Group is struggling to raise the required finance, it looks as though the UK government could finally step forward. When the initial deal
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:48:00 GMT

Iran opposition supporters rally in Brussels for vote re-run

Brussels, July 04: Hundreds of Iranian opposition supporters rallied in the European quarter of Brussels on Saturday calling for a re-run of the contested presidential election and the release of political prisoners. At least 500 people -- 1,000
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:47:00 GMT

Volvo Aero Norway to supply parts for CFM56-7BE

Volvo Aero and Snecma have signed an agreement for Volvo Aero Norway to supply components for the new CFM56-7BE engine. Snecma is Volvo Aero Norway?s single largest customer, so the agreement is of great important to the supplier. Volvo Aero Norway has
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:46:00 GMT

Wizz Air announces Bratislava-Rome service

Wizz Air is to enter the Slovakian market by operating flights between Bratislava and Rome four times a week initially, beginning on 20 September. 'Slovakia has always been on our horizon. We believe that now is the time to step up and benefit from the
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:45:00 GMT

New airBaltic flights from Riga to Geneva under way

airBaltic has begun nonstop flights from Riga to Geneva with a service that operates three times a week ? on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. The flights, which last 2 hours and 50 minutes, are being operated with Boeing 737-500s.
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:45:00 GMT

New easyJet route to Manchester for 'most efficient' Copenhagen

easyJet is to open a new route from Copenhagen to Manchester, flying six weekly frequencies. The announcement coincides with the airport being named Europe's most efficient airport by the Air Transport Research Society (ATRS). This was the second time in
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:45:00 GMT

Britain: No sign of N.Korea launching long-range missile

Britain's ambassador to Pyongyang says there is currently no evidence that North Korea is preparing to launch a long-range missile. The comment comes just a day after North Korea test-fired four short-range ones. Speaking in Pyongyang, Mr Peter Hughes
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:41:00 GMT

Iran says some local British embassy staff will be tried

The head of Iran's powerful Guardians Council has said that some local British embassy staff arrested for allegedly playing a role in post-election violence will be put on trial. According to the British government, seven of nine local staff originally
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:41:00 GMT

Driving in Europe this summer? Check the rules of the road

You're off the aircraft and you're thinking that the most dangerous part of the holiday is behind you. Yet statistics suggest the opposite is true, particularly if you are hiring a car at your destination. In 2006, which provides the most recent figures
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:38:00 GMT

British PM's wife joins gay parade

The wife of British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has joined thousands of revellers in London's annual gay pride march. Sarah Brown held a red, white and pink version of the Union Jack as the noisy parade wound through the city centre before a rally and
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:37:00 GMT

Chinese delegation heads for Europe for trade co-op

BEIJING, July 4 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese delegation to promote trade cooperation left Beijing for Europe Saturday. The delegation, consisting of about 300 entrepreneurs, was headed by Vice Minister of Commerce Gao Hucheng, said a statement on the Ministry
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:37:00 GMT