Tag: Europe
Asian markets mixed, Europe data weighs
The euro and dollar rebounded slightly against the yen after suffering big losses in the past few days, while traders were casting an eye...
IMF chief tells Europe to take some time on deficits
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said Friday that a French bid to bring its public deficit down to 3.0 percent of output this year...
‘Cliff’ concerns give way to earnings focus
Financial results, which begin after the market closes on Tuesday with aluminum company Alcoa (AA.N), are expected to be only slightly better than the...
Asia claim Royal Trophy after playoff with Europe
Asia won the Royal Trophy by the tightest of margins on Sunday, edging Europe in a sudden death playoff to complete a stunning comeback...
Asia fight back against Europe in Royal Trophy
Asia stormed back into contention at the Royal Trophy on Saturday by taking three points from the four fourball matches against Europe to close...
EU vows 1.5b euros in aid to Afghanistan
The European Union, promising an increase in assistance, has decided to spend its aid through the Afghan government, the Ministry of Finance said.
Finance Minister...
GSP Plus achievement of government: PM
The amendment of General System of Preferences (GSP) by European Union in order to grant eligibility to Pakistan to have better market access is...
Surely you could do more!
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged Europe Thursday to resolve the eurocrisis and seek ways to promote growth and jobs as she praised...
Europe’s Plan A
Europe’s politicians nowadays are desperately looking for someone to blame for the euro crisis. Germany blames France, and vice versa. Even lawyers are getting...
MTV Awards set for some Gangnam Style
The video for Psy's Gangnam Style, which became a viral hit on YouTube, is chasing one of the top honours at Sunday's MTV Europe...
Europe promises strong relations with Asia at ASEM
European leaders expressed their willingness of further cooperation with Asia on a wide range of issues, particularly on sustainable development, at the 9th Asia...
European Parliament slams Pakistan for ‘grave’ human rights abuse
The European Parliament has slammed Pakistan for its “grave human rights abuses” and raised concern over the “pathetic condition” of the girl child in...
Stock futures end shortened session lower on storm, Europe
All US stock markets were closed on Monday and may remain closed on Tuesday, the operator of the New York Stock Exchange said, depending...
Amnesty warns EU countries against beating protesters
Anti-austerity demonstrators in Europe have suffered excessive police violence, Amnesty International said Thursday in a report urging European Union (EU) governments to protect the...
Europe’s flawed banking union
The European Union is now the proud owner of a Nobel Peace Prize. When the choice alighted on Barack Obama three years ago, the...
EU to ‘intensify’ pressure on Iran failing progress: Hague
The European Union, about to ratchet up sanctions against Iran over its disputed nuclear drive, will keep up the pressure on Tehran failing a...
US tipped again for Nobel Economics Prize, as Europe lags
Americans top the list of favourites for Monday’s Nobel Economics Prize, an award that increasingly rarely seems to go to a European.
The European Union...