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Euro sinks on new Greek debt worries
May 23rd
LONDON: The euro fell heavily on Monday, striking a two-month low against the dollar, as Greek debt worries resurfaced with a bang and as data pointed to slowing economic growth across the eurozone. The European single currency tumbled to $1.3982 in Lo…
Euro sinks further on Greek sovereign debt woes
May 23rd
TOKYO: The euro fell against other major currencies in Asia on Monday, weighed down by rekindled worries about eurozone sovereign debt after Greece”s credit rating was slashed, dealers said. The euro fell to $1.4083 in Tokyo morning trading from 1.415…
The smoggy kilns: The zig-zag solution to pollution
May 22nd
New technology to help curb smoke emissions from brick kilns.
Swiss minister criticises Obama over bin Laden address
May 8th
GENEVA: Swiss Defence Minister Ueli Maurer has criticised President Barack Obama”s announcement of Osama bin Laden”s killing, claiming in a press interview on Sunday that it raised the Al-Qaeda leader”s status. “It is problematic for me when a presi…
Nadal beats Federer to reach Madrid final
May 8th
MADRID: Rafael Nadal overcame Roger Federer 5-7, 6-1, 6-3 to reach the Madrid Masters final on Saturday on an emotional rollercoaster of a day which had started with a tearful, emotional tribute to Seve Ballesteros. World number one Nadal stood side-by…
Nadal, Federer set-up Madrid semi-final clash
May 7th
MADRID: Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will meet for the 24th time on Saturday when the two superstars clash in the Madrid Masters semi-finals. Top seed Nadal, who beat his Swiss rival for the 2010 title at the Caja Magica here, marched into the final …
Football: Bates becomes Leeds’ new owner
May 5th
Former Chelsea chairman Ken Bates became major shareholder in second-division club.
Swiss freeze Kadhafi, Mubarak, Ben Ali millions
May 3rd
GENEVA: Switzerland said Monday it had frozen 830 million francs ($960 million/646 million euros) in funds belonging to north African strongmen since the start of this year”s popular uprisings. Swiss Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy-Rey revealed the f…
Lawn wars: Chen One enters the fray
Apr 29th
Chen One’s Pareesa Lawn Collection 2011, should be included in every woman’s wardrobe.
Environmental concerns: The ‘powerless’ and the ‘negligent’
Apr 29th
Brick kilns, industries continue to choke capital as environment minister deplores CDA’s lack of action.
