The Euro price of Gold Bullion today slipped back to last week's finish just below €32,000 per kilo - reversing Monday's 1.0% rise - as the single currency hit new 6-month highs to the Dollar above $1.4240.
The president of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, has written a lengthy a column in The New Vision newspaper of Uganda in which he condemned the western alliance’s military strikes on Libya. He also proposes a resolution to the Libyan crisis through the auspices of the African Union.
A U.S. Air Force Strike Eagle F-15E jet crashed near the eastern city of Benghazi in Libya late Monday as part of a mission to protect civilians from forces led by Col. Muammar Gaddafi, United States Africa Command said on Tuesday.
The UK factory orders rose to a three-year high in March as strengthening domestic demand boosted manufacturing output in the country.
Consumer prices in Britain rose more than expected in February, strengthening speculation over interest rate hike by the Bank of England (BoE).
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed back above 12000, boosted by a major telecommunications deal and a jump in energy stocks as oil prices leapt.
France's data protection regulator has fined Google 100,000 euros for collecting private data from wireless networks when its camera-equipped cars gathered footage for its on-line map service Street View.
Coalition forces targeting Libya are working to expand a no-fly zone south and west of Benghazi and are generally achieving their aims and Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is not a target even as the coalition struck one of his compounds in Tripoli, the U.S. commander organizing the coalition's military strikes said Monday.
Forces in Libya loyal to Moammar Qaddafi are reportedly using foreign journalists as human shields in order to prevent air strikes by western militaries that are reluctant to be accused of bombing civilians.
Commodities trader Glencore is seen clinging on to plans for a bumper London listing by the end of May, despite global stock market uncertainty, according to a Reuters poll of fund managers.
With the Royal Wedding fast approaching, there is much speculation on where Prince William and his bride-to-be will enjoy a romantic honeymoon.
In RBC Capital Markets' 'Generally Speaking' edition defense and geopolitical adviser General Charles Vyvyan has discussed in detail the action plan laid out in the United Nations Resolution 1973 pertaining to Libya and its potential consequences.
An air strike by western coalition forces upon the Libyan capitol Tripoli has reportedly destroyed a three-story building which was a command center used by Moammar Gaddafi.
Those who want to keep up with the latest news about next month's royal wedding, polish up their palace protocol or pass on marriage advice to the royal couple can now buy a one-stop wedding shop iPad application.
US stocks ended higher on Friday as sentiment was buoyed after Libya announced a cease-fire and the Group of Seven (G-7) Finance ministers agreed to intervene in the markets to stabilize the Japanese yen.
The Pentagon expects to hand over control of allied military operations in Libya in a matter of days, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said.
The Libyan military called for an immediate cease-fire as allied forces pounded convoys across the country.
U.S. stocks climbed higher Friday, as fears of increased violence in Libya ebbed and currency interventions helped to relieve investor worries over Japan's economy.
British, French and American jets conducted bombing and attack operations over Libya on Sunday to enforce a no-fly zone over the country meant to stop leader Muammar Gaddafi's forces from killing civilians as the Arab League criticized the assault, saying casualties among civilians had occurred nonetheless.
In response to airstrikes on his country by a coalition of western nations, Col. Moammar Gaddafi has threatened that Libya will fight a long war.
Fabio Capello announced that Chelsea defender John Terry has been reinstated as permanent England captain.
As a coalition of western nations launch airstrikes on Libyan military targets, British Prime Minister David Cameron warned that the UK could face terrorist reprisals should Moammar Gaddafi’s regime somehow remains in power.
