Month: November 2011

November 10, 2011

Japan to Announce Decision on Joining Pacific Trade Pact

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda abruptly postponed a news conference Thursday at which he had been expected to announce that his government will join negotiations on a trans-Pacific free trade pact. Japanese news reports say the prime…

November 10, 2011

Anglo American sells stake in Chile mining operations

Mining giant Anglo American says it has sold a 24.5% stake in its operations in southern Chile to Japan's Mitsubishi for $5.39bn (£3.38bn). But the deal could hit trouble after Chile's state copper miner Codelco said it would exercise an option…

November 10, 2011

Jefferson County in Alabama faces bankruptcy

Leaders of the largest county in the US state of Alabama have voted to file for a $4.1bn (£2.6bn) bankruptcy, the costliest US municipal failure ever. Jefferson County has been struggling to avoid bankruptcy since 2008, but recent talks on a deal…

November 10, 2011

Physical Planning Board Meets

The 624th meeting of the Physical Planning Board was held Thursday, 27th October 2011 at the…

November 10, 2011

Turkey earthquake: Rescue teams search for survivors

Rescue teams are searching for dozens of people trapped in rubble after a…

November 10, 2011

South Africa’s ANC sacks youth leader Julius Malema

South Africa's governing ANC has found youth leader Julius Malema guilty of bringing the party into disrepute. He has been suspended from the party for five years and sacked as Youth League leader. Once a close ally of President Jacob Zuma, Mr…

November 10, 2011

Republican presidential candidates debate economy

The eight contenders for the Republican presidential nomination have faced off over the economy at a debate in the state of Michigan. Front-runner Mitt Romney criticised the government bailout of US car makers in the state, while his rivals said…

November 10, 2011

NATO Chief Says Georgia Needs Further Reforms Before Membership

NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen says Georgia has made a lot of progress but still needs further reforms before being admitted to the alliance. He spoke Wednesday in the capital, Tblisi, after meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Nika…

November 10, 2011

China: Sanctions Cannot Resolve Iran Nuclear Concerns

China says sanctions will not “fundamentally” resolve international concerns about Iran's nuclear program. A foreign ministry spokesman made the comments Thursday, a day after several Western powers said Tehran could face additional penalties if…

November 9, 2011

Fortis TCI installs the weatheshawk in Providenciales

A significant step towards ensuring the Turks and…