China oil demand is 'astonishing'
Oil demand in China rose by an "astonishing" 28% in January compared with a year ago, the International Energy Agency says.
Pimco chief says public finance shock may deepen
Mohamed A. El-Erian, whose company runs the world’s biggest mutual fund, says deteriorating public finances may seriously hurt the global economy.
India to sign nuclear, Gorshkov deals with Russia
India and Russia will on Friday tighten their ties by signing a slew of agreements, including an umbrella civil nuclear pact and another accord fixing the cost of the refurbished aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov at $2.35 billion
IMF says property taxes much too low
RIGA - The International Monetary Fund is advising Latvia to increase its assessed property valuations, after the group’s technical mission determined that the assessed property values in maj...
Council blasts Estonian citizenship laws
TALLINN - The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI), an arm of the Council of Europe, has lambasted Estonia for the large number of non-citizens in the country. The ECRI sa...
German bankers hit out at monetary fund plan
German finance minister backs proposals, but central bank chief disagrees.
A bright new future for agriculture? (I)
The European Commission has just approved a genetically modified crop for cultivation in the EU, its first such decision in 12 years. Magda Stoczkiewicz says the decision flouts the public will, while Willy De Greef argues it is an important step forward.
A bright new future for agriculture? (II)
The European Commission has just approved a genetically modified crop for cultivation in the EU, its first such decision in 12 years. Magda Stoczkiewicz says the decision flouts the public will, while Willy De Greef argues it is an important step forward.
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