Linda Young – AHN News Writer Washington, D.C., United States (AHN) – The decision by the United States Federal Reserve to pump $600 billion into the nation’s economy by buying U.S. Treasury Bonds has sparked international criticism led by Germany and China. China and Germany represent the world’s second- and fourth-largest economies respectively. In addition, [...]
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Germany, China Lead International Criticism Of Decision By U.S. Federal Reserve To Buy $600 Billion In Bonds
November 6th, 2010
davidguide Economics focus: Fail safe
November 4th, 2010
davidguide What do German calls for an orderly sovereign-default scheme mean in practice? DESPITE its deserved reputation as a nation of thrift and fiscal discipline, Germany has a habit of making bond markets nervous. At a European Union summit last month Germany won agreement to rewrite EU treaties to allow for a permanent scheme to deal [...]
Iran Blasts European Firms Over Fuel Refusal
October 20th, 2010
davidguide AHN News Staff Tehran, Iran (AHN) – Iran has accused Western companies of refusing fuel to Iranian aircraft in Europe, describing the act illegal under international law. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said that Tehran would take necessary actions against such measures. “We will definitely not tolerate such inappropriate actions by some companies, and [...]
France, Germany Launch Drive To Restore Ties With Russia
October 19th, 2010
davidguide AHN News Staff Deauville, France (AHN) – In an attempt to build a pan-European security partnership, the leaders of France and Germany are meeting with their Russian counterpart in the Normandy seaside resort of Deauville for a two-day summit. French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that they jointly launched the drive [...]
Ottawa Eyes Security Council Seat With UN Vote
October 13th, 2010
davidguide AHN News Staff New York, NY, United States (AHN) – Canada is waiting for the Tuesday vote of 192 nations to see whether the country wins a two-year term as a member of the powerful United Nations Security Council. There are two seats vacant, but three contenders. Aside from Canada, eyeing the prized seats are [...]
Germany, Portugal Win Rotating U.N. Security Council Seats
October 13th, 2010
davidguide AHN News Staff New York, NY, United States (AHN) – Germany and Portugal have won the United Nations Security Council seats along with India, Colombia and South Africa, which secured terms in uncontested votes for two years. Germany and Portugal were vying for a West European dominated regional group along with Canada. Germany earned 128 [...]
Aid Boat To Gaza Seized By Israelis
September 28th, 2010
davidguide Hansen Sinclair – AHN News Reporter Jerusalem, Israel (AHN) – An aid vessel headed to Gaza, which is under a blockade by Israel, was taken over by the Israeli navy Tuesday. No one was injured when the navy boarded the boat, the Irene. The navy was taking the boat to a port in Ashdod, according [...]
Survey: Only 10 Percent Of European Parents Have Enough Money For Heirs
September 21st, 2010
davidguide AHN News Staff London, United Kingdom (AHN) – A survey of consumer finances by Janus Capital Group found out that only 10 percent of European parents have significant wealth to leave to their children and other heirs. Another 48 percent of more than 6,000 European surveyed said they were not sure if they have enough [...]
Joint Venture Builds Eco-friendly Steel Facility
September 19th, 2010
davidguide Jeehan Fernandez – AHN News Writer Amory, MS, United States (AHN) – Steel Development Co. and Anshan Iron and Steel Group Corp. (Ansteel) fixed a joint venture operating agreement with partners from the United States, Italy, Japan, Germany and Canada to establish an ecologically-sound steel facility in Amory, Mississippi. The partnership plans to put up [...]

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