| Fri 30 Jul 2010 |
Cost cuts boost Shell bottomline
Gulf News | London: Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Europe's largest oil company, posted a 15 per cent increase in second-quarter profit on higher oil prices and production as it exceeded a target for cost savings. | Net income rose to $4.39 billion (Dh16.12 billi... |
Asian shares hit hard by Fed comment on slowing growth
Gulf News | Tokyo: Most Asian stocks fell as US Federal Reserve comments that growth slowed in some areas of the economy overshadowed signs of increased corporate earnings. | Samsung Electronics Co., which gets a fifth of its revenue in America, sank 1.2 ... |
U.N. ends Kyoto CO2 offset drought ahead of key meet
The Star | LONDON (Reuters) - The United Nations' climate secretariat on Thursday issued 228,400 Kyoto Protocol carbon offsets to three Asian clean energy projects, ending a two-week issuance drought but failing to reassure concerned investors. Turbines from ... |
Iraqi Insurgents Plant Qaeda Flag in Baghdad
The New York Times | BAGHDAD — In a brazen late-afternoon attack in the heart of this city’s most prominent Sunni neighborhood, gunmen attacked two police checkpoints on Thursday before a series of roadside bombs detonated on police and army patrols respond... |
U.S. Nuclear Forensics Skill Is Declining, Report Says
The New York Times | The nation’s ability to identify the source of a nuclear weapon used in a terrorist attack is fragile and eroding, according to a report released Thursday by the National Research Council. | Such highly specialized detective work, known as nu... |
100, 75, 50 Years Ago
The New York Times | 1910 Spanish Envoy Called Back | MADRID The rupture between the Spanish Government and the Vatican is inevitable. The Holy See and the Madrid Cabinet are in disagreement on several points, and particularly about the rights of dissenting cults recog... |
| Thu 29 Jul 2010 |
AMB Property Corporation® Leases 336,600 SF in China
PR Newswire | , July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AMB Property Corporation® (NYSE: AMB), a leading owner, operator and developer of global industrial real estate, today announced it has leased approximately 336,600 square feet (31,280 square meters) ... |
PotashCorp Reports Second-Quarter Earnings of $1.55 Per Share
PR Newswire | Symbol: POT | Listed: TSX, NYSE | , July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) today reported second-quarter earnings of $1.55 per share(1) ($472.0 million), more than double the $0.61 per share ($1... |
Mass. humor contest draws world's cartoonists
MSNBC | WILMINGTON, Mass. — Cartoonists from around the world are submitting works on two themes — the late Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy and freedom — for a Massachusetts humor contest. | Mario Barros, a Cuban refugee and organizer of the Bo... |
CTIA-The Wireless Association® Statement on the U.S. Representatives Boucher and Stearns Introduction of the Voluntary Incentive Auctions Act of 2010
PR Newswire | Download image | , July 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After U.S. Representatives Rick Boucher (D-VA-9) and Cliff Stearns (R-FL-6) introduced the Voluntary Incentive Auctions Act of 2010, CTIA-The Wireless Association® President and CEO ... |
CTIA-The Wireless Association® Statement on the U.S. Senate Passage of the Cell Phone Contraband Act
PR Newswire | Download image | , July 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CTIA-The Wireless Association® President and CEO Steve Largent released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed the Cell Phone Contraband Act (S. 1749): | (Logo: http://... |
US Senior Open Golf
MSNBC We couldn't find any related photos. of Large view Bruce Vaughan shot a 4-under 66 at the U.S. Senior Open on Thursday. | Discuss Story On NewsvineRate Story: | LowHigh | EmailInstant MessagePrint Featured slide showsAP | An oily rescue in Chi... |
West U. Landmark Signs With Champion Energy for Electricity Services
PR Newswire | , July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott Fordham, president and chief executive officer, today announced that Champion Energy Services (www.championenergyservices.com) has secured a 24-month contract to provide electric energy for Edloe Street Delica... |
Boston humor contest draws cartoonists from around the world
Boston Herald | WILMINGTON, Mass. — Chinese cartoonist Yang Xiang Yu addresses freedom with a drawing of the Forbidden City and a medical mask over Mao’s mouth. Iranian cartoonist Mohammad Fatehi Kahvarin sees images of nuts and bolts lined up military... |
Canfor Reports Improved Financial Results for Second Quarter of 2010
Stockhouse VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Jul 29, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- | Canfor Corporation (TSX: CFP) today reported total net income of $40.4 million for the second quarter of 2010, compared to $32.5 million for the first quarter of 2010... |
Chiquita Brands Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results
PR Newswire Comparable income of $64 million or $1.40 per diluted share; U.S. GAAP $95 million or $2.06 per diluted share | Delivers strong North American results and return to profitability in Europe | , July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chiquita ... |
Mass. humor contest draws world's cartoonists
The Press Democrat | These are just a few samples of political cartoonists from around the world who have submitted works on two themes - freedom and the late-Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy - for an international humor contest scheduled in September. | Organizers of... |
US to press China, others on Iran sanctions
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Outspoken British PM Embroiled in Diplomatic Rows
The New York Times | Filed at 3:21 p.m. ET | LONDON (AP) -- In just a few days, new Prime Minister David Cameron has openly declared Britain is no more than the ''junior partner'' of the U.S., irritated Israelis by calling Gaza a prison camp and enraged Pakistanis by s... |
US to press China, UAE, others on Iran sanctions
Yahoo Daily News | WASHINGTON (AFP) – The United States announced Thursday that top officials will fan out starting next week to China, the United Arab Emirates, and other key countries in support of tighter sanctions against Iran. | "China is of concern t... |
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