Current International News, Today’s World News

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Home

MarketInfo

Money Matters

Economy & Politics

Corporate News

Budget 2010

Views

Columns

Business of Life

Technology

Marketing & Media

International News

Lounge

Careers

Mint 50

Environment

Elections 2009

Book Reviews

Profiles

Enterprise

Blogs

Slideshows

Videos

Radio

Special Report

Mint Reports

Webcast Archive

Partners

Wall Street Journal

Tools

Sites

BSE

-73

17,253

-0.42%

NSE

-35

5,106

-0.69%

NASDAQ

5.61

2,162

0.26%

FTSE

-28

5,254

-0.53%

DJIA

9,997

Former Sri Lanka army chief General Fonseka arrested

10:51PM | February 08,2010

The dramatic arrest came a day after a private newspaper said Fonseka could be hauled before a court martial to answer charges of plotting a coup to topple...

Twin blasts kill 12 in Karachi

06:5PM | February 05,2010

The renewed violence is bound to raise more questions about the effectiveness of security crackdowns on al Qaeda-backed Taliban

Reality bites 12:44 PM \| February 05,2010 TV shows in India gulf the chasm between rich and poor It’s not too late to lower your tax bill in India 12:10 PM \| February 05,2010 Don’t overlook less-known ways to save taxes like health insurance premiums, says personal finance columnist Shefali Anand Stress hormone’s surprising powers 01:11 PM \| February 02,2010 A hormone that can wreak havoc with the body by setting off harmful effects of stress may have a more positive use: in a new way to treat diabetes More>>	China economy soars, sets stage for policy tightening 02:55 PM \| January 21,2010 Gross domestic product surged 10.7% between October and December, compared with a year earlier, a tad below market forecasts of 10.9%, but up sharply from a revised 9.1% in the third quarter Dubai debt delays revive fear of financial crisis 01:5 PM \| November 27,2009 The news shook markets that are recovering from the collapse of the US housing market and contagion that threatened to rupture the global financial system last year Opec president says too early for output decision 04:23 PM \| November 16,2009 The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries will meet in Luanda, Angola, on 22 December to decide on its oil production policy More>>
Former Sri Lanka army chief General Fonseka arrested 10:51 PM \| February 08,2010 The dramatic arrest came a day after a private newspaper said Fonseka could be hauled before a court martial to answer charges of plotting a coup to topple the government Twin blasts kill 12 in Karachi 06:5 PM \| February 05,2010 The renewed violence is bound to raise more questions about the effectiveness of security crackdowns on al Qaeda-backed Taliban Pakistan faces backlash after US troops attack 03:59 PM \| February 04,2010 While the presence of US soldiers to train paramilitary forces is hardly a secret, it is a highly sensitive matter in Pakistan, where anti-American anger runs high More>>	Merkel’s new govt fails to impress Germans 04:21 PM \| February 04,2010 A hastily negotiated coalition deal left many open questions, most damagingly over tax. 5-day Davos forum ends on note of humility 12:9 AM \| February 01,2010 Klaus Schwab, the forum’s founder, ended the meeting with a call to the business and government leaders to reflect “on values” and social responsibility Business warns regulation may crimp recovery 02:54 PM \| January 27,2010 Business leaders warn populist crackdown could hurt growth; concern at Obama plans to curb Wall Street; Davos forum opens with cautious optimism on recovery More>>
Blame disputed as Concorde crash trial opens 11:0 AM \| February 02,2010 Prosecutors argue that the supersonic passenger jet never would have crashed in July 2000, killing 113 people, if a Continental Airlines DC-10 hadn’t dropped a piece of titanium onto the runway Obama unveils $3.8 trillion budget with massive deficits 04:1 PM \| February 01,2010 In an effort to address the deficit, the president’s budget would institute a three-year budget freeze on programs outside of the military and homeland security Senate backs Bernanke for second term at Fed 12:36 PM \| January 29,2010 US President Barack Obama welcomed the Senate vote and said he looked forward to working with Bernanke going forward More>>	Doha deal still possible in 2010: WTO 11:42 AM \| February 09,2010 World Trade Organisation chief Pascal Lamy said a successful conclusion to the Doha round of global trade talks is still possible in 2010, but would need an injection of political energy New US export strategy eyes Asia 01:9 PM \| February 04,2010 Obama announced his export-boosting strategy during last week’s State of the Union address, saying a National Export Initiative would be launched as part of the move US takes new step on India nuclear deal 12:51 PM \| February 04,2010 India gave a list of nuclear reactors to the IAEA, although it says its action is voluntary and does not include military facilities More>>

Different Angle | Rajiv Kumar

Lessons from Korea

The government and businesses in India still do not...

Bare Talk | V. Anantha Nageswaran

A decade for dividends

Stocks may not generate positive returns this decade...

Eye on India | Nirvikar Singh

Cars and complexity

Toyota’s problem can be seen as one of failing...

When the bell tolls

After her debut best-seller, Elizabeth Gilbert sketches a densely plotted map of marriage

Reality bites 12:44 PM \| February 05,2010 TV shows in India gulf the chasm between rich and poor It’s not too late to lower your tax bill in India 12:10 PM \| February 05,2010 Don’t overlook less-known ways to save taxes like health insurance premiums, says personal finance columnist Shefali Anand Stress hormone’s surprising powers 01:11 PM \| February 02,2010 A hormone that can wreak havoc with the body by setting off harmful effects of stress may have a more positive use: in a new way to treat diabetes More>>	China economy soars, sets stage for policy tightening 02:55 PM \| January 21,2010 Gross domestic product surged 10.7% between October and December, compared with a year earlier, a tad below market forecasts of 10.9%, but up sharply from a revised 9.1% in the third quarter Dubai debt delays revive fear of financial crisis 01:5 PM \| November 27,2009 The news shook markets that are recovering from the collapse of the US housing market and contagion that threatened to rupture the global financial system last year Opec president says too early for output decision 04:23 PM \| November 16,2009 The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries will meet in Luanda, Angola, on 22 December to decide on its oil production policy More>>
Former Sri Lanka army chief General Fonseka arrested 10:51 PM \| February 08,2010 The dramatic arrest came a day after a private newspaper said Fonseka could be hauled before a court martial to answer charges of plotting a coup to topple the government Twin blasts kill 12 in Karachi 06:5 PM \| February 05,2010 The renewed violence is bound to raise more questions about the effectiveness of security crackdowns on al Qaeda-backed Taliban Pakistan faces backlash after US troops attack 03:59 PM \| February 04,2010 While the presence of US soldiers to train paramilitary forces is hardly a secret, it is a highly sensitive matter in Pakistan, where anti-American anger runs high More>>	Merkel’s new govt fails to impress Germans 04:21 PM \| February 04,2010 A hastily negotiated coalition deal left many open questions, most damagingly over tax. 5-day Davos forum ends on note of humility 12:9 AM \| February 01,2010 Klaus Schwab, the forum’s founder, ended the meeting with a call to the business and government leaders to reflect “on values” and social responsibility Business warns regulation may crimp recovery 02:54 PM \| January 27,2010 Business leaders warn populist crackdown could hurt growth; concern at Obama plans to curb Wall Street; Davos forum opens with cautious optimism on recovery More>>
Blame disputed as Concorde crash trial opens 11:0 AM \| February 02,2010 Prosecutors argue that the supersonic passenger jet never would have crashed in July 2000, killing 113 people, if a Continental Airlines DC-10 hadn’t dropped a piece of titanium onto the runway Obama unveils $3.8 trillion budget with massive deficits 04:1 PM \| February 01,2010 In an effort to address the deficit, the president’s budget would institute a three-year budget freeze on programs outside of the military and homeland security Senate backs Bernanke for second term at Fed 12:36 PM \| January 29,2010 US President Barack Obama welcomed the Senate vote and said he looked forward to working with Bernanke going forward More>>	Doha deal still possible in 2010: WTO 11:42 AM \| February 09,2010 World Trade Organisation chief Pascal Lamy said a successful conclusion to the Doha round of global trade talks is still possible in 2010, but would need an injection of political energy New US export strategy eyes Asia 01:9 PM \| February 04,2010 Obama announced his export-boosting strategy during last week’s State of the Union address, saying a National Export Initiative would be launched as part of the move US takes new step on India nuclear deal 12:51 PM \| February 04,2010 India gave a list of nuclear reactors to the IAEA, although it says its action is voluntary and does not include military facilities More>>

ADVERTISEMENT

Partners

Tools

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT