February 6, 2012
ESPN committed to Caribbean region
Bernard Stewart, ESPN's vice-president of Caribbean and Maritime Media, underlined the international sport network's commitment to the region and noted that the company is actually looking for even greater integration opportunities through the…
February 6, 2012
Cyclists welcome end of Armstrong investigations
Cycling teams at the Tour of Qatar yesterday welcomed the end of a US federal investigation into Lance Armstrong, saying they were hopeful the seven-time Tour of France champion could finally move on with his life. Federal prosecutors dropped…
February 6, 2012
USA beat Belarus to reach Fed Cup World Group play-offs
USA reached the play-offs for promotion to the Fed Cup World Group after beating Belarus 5-0 in Massachusetts. Leading 2-0 overnight after wins for Christina McHale and Serena Williams, they secured victory when Williams beat Anastasia Yakimova…
February 6, 2012
Greece crisis bailout talks delayed
Greece is set to continue talks with international authorities over cuts being demanded in exchange for crucial bailout funds. However, negotiations between coalition parties on the austerity measures, which broke down on Sunday, have been delayed…
February 6, 2012
China ‘bans’ airlines from joining EU carbon scheme
China has "banned" all airlines in the country from joining the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) aimed at cutting carbon emissions. The authorities have also barred the airlines from increasing their fares or adding new charges for…
February 6, 2012
Mitsubishi to close European plant
Japanese car maker Mitsubishi Motors is to end production at its only plant in Western Europe. Production has fallen at Mitsubishi's car plant at Born in the Netherlands to just 50,000 cars, as Mitsubishi's European sales have dropped sharply. It…
February 6, 2012
HTC profits rise but sales set to fall
Taiwan smartphone maker HTC has posted a jump in profits, but says recent sales have been hit as it faces tougher competition from rivals such as Apple's iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy range. It reported post-tax profits of 61.98bn Taiwan dollars…
February 6, 2012
Euro crisis could almost halve China’s growth, IMF says
A eurozone recession could almost halve Chinese growth this year, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF forecasts China's economy will grow by 8.2% this year - but warns that a recession in the eurozone could cut this to……
February 6, 2012
China Stresses Need for Stability in Tibet
China has warned officials in Tibet that they must maintain stability ahead of the fourth anniversary of deadly riots in Tibet's capital, Lhasa. China has increased security in Tibet and adjoining provinces following a series of self-immolations…
February 6, 2012
Factory Collapse in Pakistan Kills 3, Traps Dozens
Pakistani officials say a three-story factory has collapsed in the eastern city of Lahore, killing at least three people and trapping dozens of others. Officials are blaming Monday's collapse on a gas explosion. They say 62 people, including…