Wall Street heads for higher open as investors await jobs data, retail sales reportsNEW YORK — Stock futures are indicating a higher opening for the U.S. markets as investors await sales reports from retailers and data on the labor market. European markets edge up ahead of rate decisions; Asian stocks down on profit-takingLONDON — European stock markets edged higher Thursday after two days of losses as investors positioned themselves for key statements on central bank plans and new jobs data. Chicken secretly injected with beef, pork waste being sold in BritainLONDON - Chicken secretly injected with beef and pork waste is being sold across Britain. In a hi-tech fraud run by firms in three EU states, food manufacturers are making bulking agents out of porcine and bovine gristle and bones that help inflate chicken breasts, so that they fetch a higher price. Dutch, Britons have chance to vent anger over political scandal and economic crisis in EU voteTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — A right-wing lawmaker called on Dutch voters worried about immigration to pick his party Thursday in European Parliament elections expected to bring successes for fringe and extremist groups. Report: GM Europe chief aims for Opel profit before 2013BERLIN — GM Europe’s president hopes that carmaker Opel will make a profit before 2013, the target that its prospective new investor has set, according to an interview published Thursday. Asian markets track Wall Street lower after US economic data disappoint; Europe gainsHONG KONG — Asian stock markets fell Thursday after weaker-than-expected economic figures in the world’s largest economy led investors to take profits from a recent advance. But European shares traded higher. Mumbai’s Watson’s Hotel to shut 140 years after being shipped from EnglandMUMBAI - Mumbai’s Watson’s Hotel, one of the grandest relics of the British Raj, is to be shut down more than 140 years after it was shipped over from England. Georgian officials in Washington warn of Russian military buildup in breakaway Georgia areaWASHINGTON — Georgia’s defense minister is warning about Russia’s military buildup as he meets with Obama administration officials in Washington this week. Geithner says policy in US and China will be critical to repairing global economyBEIJING — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Monday that the global recession seemed to be losing force but that it will be critical for the United States and China to institute major economic reforms to put the world on a more sustained footing. Italy: Decision on taking Guantanamo detainees should be taken unanimously by Europe UnionROME — Italy’s interior minister insisted Saturday that any decision to accept Guantanamo inmates must be unanimously made by members of the European Union and expressed worry the suspected terrorists might move easily through the union’s loose borders. Anglo Irish Bank loses euro3.8 billion in 6 months because of defaults on its loans to developersDUBLIN — Anglo Irish Bank is reporting a massive loss of euro3.8 billion ($5.3 billion) in just six months because of widespread defaults in its loans to property developers. Fiji’s neighbours disagree on how to deal with its military regimeWELLINGTON - Differences among Fiji’s Pacific neighbours over how to deal with the island’s military regime emerged Tuesday following top-level talks between New Zealand and Tonga. Tevez can break free from owners to stay at Man ULONDON - Chris Heaton-Harris, president of the EU’s powerful Sports Intergroup, which deals with sporting matters across the continent, has said that Carlos Tevez can break free from his owners and stay at Manchester United. Winning peace will be real victory in Sri Lanka: EUBRUSSELS - The European Union (EU) Wednesday expressed concern over the growing humanitarian crisis in Sri Lanka and stressed that reaching a sustainable political settlement in the country would be a real victory. Ahead of exit polls, Sensex loses 138 pointsMUMBAI - Indian markets turned edgy Wednesday ahead of the exit polls for the parliamentary elections, with a key index losing 138 points from its last closing figure at end of trade. Kremlin: Battles for energy resources may lead to military conflicts on Russia’s bordersMOSCOW — The future will be shaped by fierce competition for energy resources that may trigger military conflicts on Russia’s borders, the Kremlin predicted Wednesday in a report signed by President Dmitry Medvedev. World’s largest space telescope aims to explore depths of the UniverseBERLIN - Herschel, the largest space telescope ever built, would explore the depths of the Universe, once it launches into orbit aboard the latest ESA (European Space Agency) mission on May 14th. Red Star Belgrade coach quitsBELGRADE - Red Star Belgrade’s Macedonian coach Cedomir Janevski has resigned, the Serbian club said Saturday. Analysis: Obama’s support of Georgia untested, as Washington courts better Russian relationsWASHINGTON — As President Barack Obama courts closer relations with Russia, U.S. ally Georgia has plenty of reasons to be nervous. Investors lock in profits as unexpected drop in new jobless claims fails to galvanize buyersNEW YORK — Investors are hearing some more good news about the economy but are locking in profits anyway following huge gains earlier in the week. Barclays bank says 1Q net profit up 12 percent, impairment charges up 79 percentLONDON — Barclays PLC, the British bank that stood apart from its peers by shunning a government bailout, on Thursday posted a sharp rise in first-quarter net profit after its investment banking profits surged from the acquisition of U.S. assets of bankrupt Lehman Brothers. Colombia expels former Kosovo premier and guerrilla leader on Interpol warrantBOGOTA — Colombia’s DAS domestic security agency says it has expelled former Kosovo prime minister Agim Ceku based on an Interpol warrant for alleged war crimes. Bremen set up UEFA Cup final clash with ShakhtarHAMBURG - Werder Bremen came from a goal down to win 3-2 away to SV Hamburg Thursday to book a UEFA Cup final date against Shakhtar Donetsk. NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL commissioners focus on economy when they gather for panel discussionNEW YORK — Major league baseball attendance is down 7 percent and the average crowd for 19 of the 30 clubs has dropped from a year ago. The NFL, NBA and NHL are nervously monitoring the recession but hopeful they will weather the downturn. Stocks add to already big gains following rise in pending home sales, construction spendingNEW YORK — Investors are rushing into stocks Monday as surprise increases in pending home sales and construction spending offered the latest signs that the economy is stabilizing. German minister: Fiat wants Opel deal without running up debt, concept ‘interesting’BERLIN — Fiat Group SpA aims to take over General Motors Corp.’s main European unit without running up debt in a deal that could require billions of euros (dollars) in government loan guarantees, Germany’s economy minister said Monday. Stocks add to already big gains following rise in pending home sales, construction spendingNEW YORK — Wall Street is extending its rally as reports on housing and construction show improvement for March. EU predicts European Union and euro-zone to shrink by 4 percent this yearBRUSSELS — Europe is suffering “a deep and widespread recession,” the EU said Monday, estimating that unemployment will rise sharply over the next two years and that EU economies will shrink twice as much as it predicted only a few months ago. EU says European Union and euro area will shrink by 4 percent this yearBRUSSELS — The European Union says Europe faces a “deep and widespread recession” and that unemployment will rise sharply over the coming two years. Hindus ask Europe to end Roma apartheid & apologize for centuries of maltreatmentHindus have asked European Union and countries of Europe to urgently take steps to end apartheid of their Roma people, terming it as immoral and a dark stain on the face of Europe. |
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