Month: November 2011

November 21, 2011

Barbados above US

The World Economic Forum has ranked Barbados’ infrastructure – its roads, bridges, airport, harbour and other facilities – ahead of the United States’. In its latest global report on competitiveness, the WEF placed Barbados in the 22nd spot, a…

November 21, 2011

Tiger Woods wins winning point for United States in the Presidents Cup

Tiger Woods earned the winning point as the United States beat the International team 19-15…

November 21, 2011

South Africa’s Garth Mulroy wins Alfred Dunhill title

South African Garth Mulroy won the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek after a final round 68 saw him hold off a challenge from Scotland's George Murray. Murray, from Anstruther, shot a closing 67 to put pressure on Mulroy, but he…

November 21, 2011

Rafael Nadal battles to beat Mardy Fish in ATP Tour Finals

Rafael Nadal survived a stern examination of his title credentials to edge out the brilliant Mardy Fish in a late-night classic at the ATP World Tour Finals. Nadal had not played a competitive match since 13 October and it was all-too apparent as…

November 21, 2011

Chelsea 1 – 2 Liverpool

Glen Johnson's late winner gave Liverpool victory as Chelsea's indifferent run of form continued. The Reds recorded a Premier League double over Chelsea last season - and secured three points again as Johnson produced a moment of individual…

November 21, 2011

Japan’s exports decline for first time in three months

Japan's exports have fallen for the first time in three months, reinforcing worries that the strong yen and global debt crisis are affecting the economy. Shipments dropped 3.7% in October from a year earlier, said the Ministry of Finance.

November 21, 2011

Toyota resumes Japan output after Thai flood disruption

Toyota Motor said it had restored vehicle output in Japan to "near-normal levels" on Monday, after severe flooding in Thailand disrupted supply chains. Partial production at three Toyota factories in Thailand itself has also resumed. Last month…

November 21, 2011

Northern Rock: Osborne to reveal EU deal over 2013 sale

Northern Rock had to be sold by 2013 under a deal signed by the former Labour government, Chancellor George Osborne is to reveal on Monday. The bank, which was nationalised in 2008 following its near-collapse during the global credit crunch, was…

November 21, 2011

Egypt protesters in Cairo’s Tahrir Square for third day

Protesters against Egypt's military rulers remain camped in Cairo's Tahrir Square for a…

November 21, 2011

Spain election: Rajoy’s Popular Party declares victory

Spain's centre-right Popular Party (PP) has won a resounding victory in a parliamentary election dominated by the country's deep debt crisis. With almost all the votes counted, the PP, led by Mariano Rajoy, is assured of a clear majority in the…