Spain’s GDP to contract
byMadrid, April 10 (IANS) Spain would suffer a GDP reduction of between 0.5 and 0.6 percent in the first quarter of 2013, said Spanish…
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Inflation likely to remain stable in advanced economies: IMF
byWashington, April 10 (IANS) Massive monetary stimulus taken by the major central banks is unlikely to ignite inflation as the inflation expectations have become…
Egg white component lowers blood pressure
byWashington, April 10 (IANS) A study by American scientists presented Wednesday supports the view that a substance in egg white has the ability to…
China’s ex-railways minister charged with bribery
byBeijing, April 10 (IANS) Former railways minister Liu Zhijun has been charged with bribery and abuse of power, the authorities said Wednesday. The Second…
`North Korea highly likely to launch missile’
bySeoul, April 10 (IANS) North Korea is highly likely to launch mid-range missiles “at any time from now on”, said South Korean Foreign Minister…
China’s ex-railway minister charged with bribery
byBeijing, April 10 (IANS) Former railway minister Liu Zhijun has been charged with bribery and abuse of power, authorities said Wednesday. The second branch…
US officials probe Beyonce, Jay-Z’s trip to Cuba
byWashington, April 10 (IANS/EFE) The US Treasury Department is investigating the trip music icons Jay-Z and Beyonce made to Cuba last week. Republican lawmakers…
Spanish business leaders to woo US investors
byNew York, April 10 (IANS/EFE) The Spanish Business Council for Competitiveness, or CEC, embarks this week on a tour of several US cities during…
Peru president wraps up first official visit to China
byShanghai, April 10 (IANS/EFE) Peruvian President Ollanta Humala has wrapped up his first official visit to China in Shanghai, the country’s economic capital, where…
Pakistan tests n-capable missile
byIslamabad, April 10 (IANS) Pakistan Wednesday successfully launched an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) that can carry nuclear warheads, the military said. The missile…