Chinese President Hu Jintao marked the 90th anniversary of China’s Communist Party Friday, by telling thousands of party officials and members that the party must ensure economic growth, while controlling civil stability. In a 90-minute televised speech at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, Mr. Hu singled out corruption as a clear and present danger […]
China Communist Party Celebrates 90th Anniversary
Posted July 1st, 2011 at 3:20 am (UTC-5)
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China Communist Party Celebrates 90th Anniversary
Posted July 1st, 2011 at 2:53 am (UTC-5)
Chinese President Hu Jintao marked the 90th anniversary of China’s Communist Party Friday, by telling thousands of party officials and members that the party must ensure economic growth, while controlling civil stability. In a 90-minute televised speech at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, Mr. Hu singled out corruption as a clear and present danger […]
Tokyo Markets Up, Dollar Flat
Posted July 1st, 2011 at 2:38 am (UTC-5)
Japanese share prices ended higher Friday, while the dollar was flat against the yen. Tokyo’s Nikkei index gained half a percent , to close at 9,868. In currency trading, the dollar was selling at 80.60 yen, nearly unchanged from late Thursday. The Taipei market gained one percent , to close at 8,740.
Tokyo Markets Up, Dollar Flat
Posted July 1st, 2011 at 2:35 am (UTC-5)
Japanese share prices ended higher Friday, while the dollar was flat against the yen. Tokyo’s Nikkei index gained half a percent , to close at 9,868. In currency trading, the dollar was selling at 80.60 yen, nearly unchanged from late Thursday. The Taipei market gained one percent , to close at 8,740.
Reports: Sexual Assault Case Against Strauss-Kahn on Shaky Ground
Posted July 1st, 2011 at 2:25 am (UTC-5)
Former International Monetary Fund director Dominique Strauss-Kahn will appear before a New York judge Friday as the sexual assault case against him is reportedly in serious trouble due to credibility issues with his accuser. The veteran French politician was arrested and charged in May for attacking a 23-year-old maid who came to clean his suite […]
Secretary of State Clinton to Meet Spanish Leader Friday
Posted July 1st, 2011 at 1:50 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s heads to Spain Friday, on her diplomatic trip to Europe aimed at promoting freedom of expression and information. During her two day visit, Secretary Clinton plans to meet with President Jose Louis Rodriquez Zapatero for talks on several topics including, Afghanistan, trade and the economy. On Thursday in Lithuania’s […]
Sudan Grants UN Limited Access to Volatile Border Area
Posted July 1st, 2011 at 12:25 am (UTC-5)
(Updates UN -SUDAN 6/30 new info graphs 4&5 ) The United Nation’s humanitarian agency says Sudan is allowing it limited access to a volatile border town in the country’s south but says many parts of the city are still off limits. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says its aid workers […]
