Jackson tribute rescheduled for June 2010 in London
OPEC leaves its crude output targets unchanged, citing oversupply and slow economic recoveryVIENNA — OPEC is leaving its production quotas unchanged, opting to take a cautious approach in a market awash in crude and a global economy still in the early stages of recovery. US has ’serious concerns’ about Iran nuclear capabilities; urges Tehran to join talksVIENNA — The United States warned Wednesday that Iran is close to having the capabilities to produce a nuclear weapon, and joined major European powers in urging Tehran to “turn the page” and engage in dialogue to prove its atomic program is peaceful. US says it has ’serious concerns’ that Iran is trying to preserve nuclear weapons optionVIENNA — The United States said Wednesday it has “serious concerns” that Iran is deliberately trying to preserve a nuclear weapons option, urging Tehran to join in fresh talks with key allies about its disputed nuclear intentions. With world awash in crude, OPEC focuses on tougher compliance with its production targetsVIENNA — OPEC appeared poised to hold oil production quotas unchanged Wednesday, with its ministers voicing satisfaction with current global crude prices. UN atomic watchdog begins debate about Iran’s disputed nuclear programVIENNA — The International Atomic Energy Agency’s 35-nation board of governors has begun discussing Iran’s disputed nuclear program. NKorea celebrates anniversary with patriotic songs amid international calls to abandon nukesSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea, facing international pressure to abandon its nuclear program, marked the communist country’s 61st anniversary Wednesday with a vow to “mercilessly annihilate the U.S. imperialists” if they attack. Oil shoots above $71 as weak dollar, strong stocks boost commoditiesCrude prices settled above $71 a barrel Tuesday as a falling dollar pushed investors to seek out commodities such as oil and gold. Oil shoots above $70 as weak dollar, strong stocks boost commoditiesCrude prices shot above $70 a barrel Tuesday as a falling dollar pushed investors to seek out commodities such as oil and gold. Oil rises to above $70 in afternoon European trade on rising stocks, weaker dollarOil prices gained over $2 Tuesday, surging past $70 a barrel Tuesday on rising stock markets and investor interest in commodities as the U.S. dollar lost ground against other currencies. Oil rises to near $70 in afternoon European trade on rising stocks, weaker dollarOil prices rose to near $70 a barrel Tuesday, buoyed by rising stock markets and investor interest in commodities as the U.S. dollar lost ground against other currencies. OPEC meeting: Saudi oil minister says crude markets ‘in good shape,’ output cut seen unlikelyVIENNA — Saudi Arabia’s oil minister said Tuesday that crude markets were “in good shape,” boosting expectations OPEC will use its meeting this week to stress member compliance with output quotas — instead of cutting production. Iran veers toward possible toughening of sanctions amid ’stalemate’ with UN nuclear watchdogVIENNA — Iran veered closer toward the possibility of being slapped with tough new international sanctions Monday after its president refused to stop enriching uranium and the U.N. nuclear watchdog warned of a “stalemate” with the country. UN nuclear watchdog warns of ’stalemate’ with Iran over Tehran’s suspected nuclear programVIENNA — The U.N. nuclear watchdog is locked in a “stalemate” with Iran over the country’s suspect nuclear program, the agency’s chief said Monday, pressing Tehran to answer lingering questions about its atomic ambitions. UN nuclear watchdog: ‘Stalemate’ with Iran over suspected nuclear programVIENNA — The U.N. nuclear watchdog is locked in a “stalemate” with Iran over the country’s suspect nuclear program, the agency’s chief said Monday, pressing Tehran to answer lingering questions about its atomic ambitions. With oil prices settling in, OPEC not expected to cut crude outputVIENNA — With oil prices about where OPEC wants them and a modest economic upturn in the offing, the oil cartel isn’t likely to tighten the taps when its leaders meet this week in Vienna. Iran accuses US of “fabricated, baseless” nuclear allegations
ElBaradei calls Iranian nuclear threat as ‘hyped’VIENNA - Outgoing International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei has called the Iranian nuclear threat “hyped,” saying there is no proof of the Islamic republic soon having nuclear weapons. Michael Jackson’s brother Jermaine to unveil Vienna tribute lineup next weekVIENNA — It’s almost as mysterious as Michael Jackson’s moon walk. Oil below $71 in afternoon European trading on skepticism about economic recovery in U.SVIENNA — Oil prices fell to near $71 a barrel Monday as China’s stock market tumbled and commodities investors questioned whether the U.S. economy can recover strongly in the second half. Oil falls to near $71 in noon European trading on skepticism about economic recovery in U.SVIENNA — Oil prices fell to near $71 a barrel Monday as China’s stock market tumbled and commodities investors questioned whether the U.S. economy can recover strongly in the second half. UN nuclear agency urges Iran to clarify “possible military dimensions” to its nuclear programVIENNA — Iran is stonewalling the U.N. nuclear watchdog on “possible military dimensions” to its suspect nuclear program, officials said Friday, urging the regime to clarify the mysterious role of a foreign explosives expert and shed light on other issues. UN chief: World must ’seal the deal’ on climate change before key global summit in CopenhagenVIENNA — The U.N. chief is urging the world to “seal the deal” on climate change ahead of a major conference on global warming in December. UN chief: World must ’seize the day’ on climate change before key global summit in CopenhagenVIENNA — The U.N. chief is urging the world to “seize the day” on climate change ahead of a major conference on global warming set for December in Copenhagen. Michael Jackson’s mother: Global tribute for King of Pop in Vienna is ‘a wonderful idea’VIENNA — The King of Pop’s mother said in a letter made public Monday that next month’s global tribute for Michael Jackson in Vienna is “a wonderful idea” and an event that her son would have loved. Fans swamp Web site offering tickets for Michael Jackson tribute in AustriaVIENNA — Fans have swamped the Web site offering tickets for next month’s global Michael Jackson tribute in Vienna. Germans, Hungarians commemorate border picnic that opened first breach in Iron CurtainSOPRONPUSZTA, Hungary — It was a picnic that changed the course of history. Oil falls below $69 in noon European trading amid global stock selloffVIENNA — Oil prices fell below $69 a barrel Wednesday after a selloff in world stock markets cast doubts on the speed with which global demand for energy might recover. Pushing the envelope in Austria: 2 boys in 1 week rescued after locking selves in mailboxesVIENNA — Austrian authorities aren’t about to give these pranks their stamp of approval. Italy’s record jackpot climbs to euro135.9 million as lotto fever spreads across EuropeROME — Italy’s record-breaking state lottery on Thursday once again disappointed millions of Italians as well as foreigners who had crossed the border to join the hunt for the rising jackpot. |