Panetta: US 'fully prepared' for an Iran challenge Lexington Herald-Leader | WASHINGTON — The U.S. military is now "fully prepared" to deal with any Iranian effort to close the Strait of Hormuz, a vital Persian Gulf avenue for international oil shipments, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Wednesday. | At a Pentagon news conference, Panetta was asked wheth...
Qatar leader in Sri Lanka to increase investments in tourism, trade m&c | Colombo - The emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, arrived in Sri Lanka Sunday on a two-day visit aimed at increasing investments in tourism and trade, officials said. | The emir, who was accompanied by an entourage of 80 people including 30 businessmen, was welcomed by President Mahi...
'Trade is good' no longer sells: US trade chief France24 | AFP - US trade chief Ron Kirk admitted Saturday it was impossible to sell free trade to Americans in the current economic climate as the WTO's Pascal Lamy put paid to hopes of a rapid global deal. | "Frankly, more and more Americans of all persuasi...
AP Interview: UN trade chief wants less inequality The Boston Globe | DAVOS, Switzerland-The U.N. trade chief urged global leaders Saturday to focus much more on reducing growing inequalities around the world than constantly looking to appease financial markets, which largely benefits the rich. | Supachai Panitchpakd...
AP Interview: UN trade chief wants less inequality Knox News | DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — The U.N. trade chief urged global leaders Saturday to focus much more on reducing growing inequalities around the world than constantly looking to appease financial markets, which largely benefits the rich. | Supachai Pa...
IBSA deeply disappointed over Doha impasse The Hindu Expressing disappointment over impasse in WTO Doha talks for a global trade deal, India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) on Saturday underscored the need for resisting protectionism in the current economic scenario. | “Global economic conditions...
Ministers modest in their hopes at trade talks as China stays away The Washington Post | DAVOS, Switzerland — Trade ministers meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum say they have modest ambitions for their first talks after the Doha round was put on ice last month. | With China absent from Saturday’s meeting, ...
World Economic Forum Davos 2012: UK PM David Cameron urges EU to bypass Doha talks The Times Of India British Prime Minister David Cameron called on Thursday for Europe to bypass the Doha talks on a world free trade deal in favour of seeking separate agreements with the United States, Africa and other willing parties. | Cameron's comments at the Worl...
Qatar share prices gain for second day Gulf News | Doha: Qatar's shares advanced for a second day as United Development Co's profit jumped six-fold and after the US Federal Reserve took steps to boost economic growth. Oil rose in New York. | United Development, a Qatari company that invests in...
Europe eyes US free trade agreement Sydney Morning Herald | AP | British Prime Minister David Cameron has given his support to the idea of a free trade deal between the European Union and the US, suggesting that a trans-Atlantic pact could deliver a much-needed boost to global commerce. | His call for a bil...
