Ukrainian farms have harvested 97 percent of the 2005 sunflower area, with the crop reaching a record 4.743 million tonnes bunker weight, the Farm Ministry said on Tuesday.
Britain paid poignant tribute on Tuesday to the victims of July's suicide bombings with a memorial service for the 52 people killed in the train and bus blasts.
Syria sharply criticised on Tuesday a UN resolution ordering it to cooperate fully with an international inquiry into the killing of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri or face unspecified action.
Two Palestinian militant leaders in the Gaza Strip were killed in an Israeli air strike Tuesday and Israeli tanks rolled into the West Bank city of Jenin in a deadly offensive against armed groups.
Energy ministers from 20 countries met in London on Tuesday to discuss how to tackle climate change through technology and persuade big polluters the United States, India and China to become involved in the fight.
The inquiry into a Canadian government corruption scandal said on Tuesday that senior officials in the Quebec branch of the ruling Liberal Party had engaged in a kickback scheme and in illegal financing, but it said Prime Minister Paul Martin was not to b
Six people were killed and at least 36 wounded in clashes between riot police and opposition supporters in the Ethiopian capital on Tuesday, a sign of persistent political tension in Africa's top coffee grower.
US President George W. Bush's visit to Brazil this weekend will give a glimpse of the complicated relationship between two giant nations of the American continent who cannot seem to decide if they want to be friends or competitors.
Japanese artist Hiro Yamagata announced plans Tuesday to recreate Afghanistan's destroyed Bamiyan Buddhas using as many as 240 laser beam images, a giant project that could also bring electricity to local people.
A truck carrying missile parts for South Korea's air force caught fire Tuesday in a highway tunnel south of Seoul, trapping dozens of cars and triggering a series of explosions, fire-fighters said.
A tooth said to have belonged to Napoleon Bonaparte is up for auction in Britain later this month and expected to sell for up to 8,000 pounds (11,800 euros, 14,100 dollars).
England's Ashes heroes face ignominious defeat in their Pakistan tour opener after collapsing for the second time against the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Patron's XI on Tuesday.
Former Pakistani fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz, the pioneer of reverse swing, said on Tuesday that the touring England team would miss seamer Simon Jones in their upcoming Test series.
England's "Barmy Army" of cricket supporters started to arrive in Pakistan Tuesday, hoping their bawdy chants can help the team keep up its Ashes-winning form.
Greg Rusedski and James Blake, whose injury histories could fill a medium-size medical textbook, reached the Paris Masters second round on Monday in a tournament devastated by the absence of the world's big stars.
Bowling greats Courtney Walsh and Michael Holding differ on the chances of the West Indies making a fist of their three-Test cricket series against Australia, getting under way here onThursday.
The Australian dollar drifted lower on Tuesday ahead of an expected Federal Reserve interest rate rise that will further erode the currency's yield advantage given the flat interest rate outlook in Australia.
The Indonesian rupiah rallied from its lowest level in more than two weeks on Tuesday after Bank Indonesia raised interest rates by 1.25 percentage points in response to a sharp rise in consumer price inflation.
The Hong Kong dollar recouped early losses on Tuesday afternoon, while interbank rates were trapped in narrow ranges ahead of an expected US interest rate rise later in the day. After shuffling between 7.7519 and 7.7534 per US dollar, the local currency t
The dollar climbed to a 25-month high against the yen on Monday after robust US economic reports underscored the appeal to investors of solid growth, contained inflation and rising interest rates.
The dollar hit a two-year high against the yen on Tuesday as investors snapped up the US currency ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting widely seen resulting in a 12th straight rise in interest rates.
China's yuan eased against the dollar on Tuesday after the US currency firmed on expectations of an interest rate rise. The yuan, which was revalued by 2.1 percent on July 21 to 8.11 to the dollar, closed at 8.0860, versus 8.0845 on Monday.
The Swiss franc gained a little ground against the US dollar in early trading on Tuesday but the US currency held one-week highs amid expectations that the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates later in the session.
Indian forex and bond markets were shut on Tuesday on eve of the Hindu New Year Diwali. The rupee, bonds and stocks will all resume trading on Wednesday.
Indian forex and bond markets were shut on Tuesday on eve of the Hindu New Year Diwali. The rupee, bonds and stocks will all resume trading on Wednesday.
China's shares slipped 0.3 percent on Tuesday as investors dumped large caps such as Baoshan Iron and Steel Co Ltd, looking to take a quick profit with markets still mired in a protracted slump.
Dubai-based Indago Petroleum said on Tuesday it planned to list on London's AIM stock market by the end of November, in a flotation which one source said would value the oil and gas exploration firm at over $400 million.
Dubai-based Indago Petroleum said on Tuesday it planned to list on London's AIM stock market by the end of November, in a flotation which one source said would value the oil and gas exploration firm at over $400 million.
A computer systems failure closed down share trading at the Tokyo Stock Exchange for most of Tuesday, the worst disruption ever for Asia's largest bourse.
Seoul shares posted their biggest one-day percentage gain in just over one year on Tuesday because financial stocks surged after Kookmin Bank unveiled a record quarterly net profit and forecast a stronger 2006.
Taiwan stocks rose 0.59 percent on Tuesday, edging further away from a 14-month low, as investors chased tech issues such as smartphone maker High Tech Computer Corp which reported solid quarterly profits.
US Treasury debt prices edged higher on Monday as investors grew wary of making any bets on the eve of a Federal Reserve policy meeting. The central bank is widely expected to raise interest rates by a quarter percentage point, but analysts were keen to p
US Treasury debt prices edged higher on Monday as investors grew wary of making any bets on the eve of a Federal Reserve policy meeting. The central bank is widely expected to raise interest rates by a quarter percentage point, but analysts were keen to p
Indonesian share prices closed 0.12 percent lower on Tuesday in thin trading after the central bank hiked interest rates in the wake of soaring inflation in October, dealers said.
US stocks rose on Monday as acquisition deals worth more than $15 billion and a retreat in oil prices below $60 a barrel gave investors a more optimistic outlook on corporate profits.
Hong Kong stocks surged 1.3 percent to two-week highs on Tuesday as investors eyed attractive valuations after sharp declines in October. But star performer Lenovo Group Ltd fell sharply after outperforming ahead of posting better-than expected earnings.
Japanese government bond prices fell on Tuesday, pushing up two-year yields to match two-year highs, as hopes of sustained recovery in the domestic economy bolstered the view that the Bank of Japan will end its ultra-easy policy.
Japanese government bond prices fell on Tuesday, pushing up two-year yields to match two-year highs, as hopes of sustained recovery in the domestic economy bolstered the view that the Bank of Japan will end its ultra-easy policy.
Iraqi oil exports in October slumped to their lowest level for two years as bad weather disrupted exports from the south and sabotage stopped shipments from the north via Turkey, shipping sources said on Tuesday.
South Africa's parliament on Tuesday passed controversial diamond law reforms that give local jewellers in the world's fourth-largest producer of the gem more access to the precious stone.
Colgate-Palmolive Co, the maker of its namesake toothpaste and other consumer products, posted higher quarterly profit on Tuesday, helped by the first overall rise in prices in two years and strong oral-care sales.
Colgate-Palmolive Co, the maker of its namesake toothpaste and other consumer products, posted higher quarterly profit on Tuesday, helped by the first overall rise in prices in two years and strong oral-care sales.
Advanced Micro Devices said on Tuesday it had expanded its semiconductor technology alliance with IBM. The expanded alliance would include early exploratory research of new transistor, interconnect, lithography and die-to-package technologies through 2011
A high-level panel appointed by President George W. Bush Tuesday recommended the first wholesale revisions to the US tax code in two decades to encourage savings and economic growth.
Fears about avian influenza were already damaging some Asian economies and the impact of a full-scale pandemic would be "catastrophic", a conference of international health officials was told Tuesday.
Strong global demand boosted exports from the eurozone and Britain, pushing manufacturing sector growth in both areas to multi-month highs, surveys of purchasing managers showed on Tuesday.
The European Union could go farther in its offer to cut farm tariffs under the parameters of its own agricultural reform plan, a US trade official said on Tuesday.
South Korea's exports hit a record monthly high of more than 25 billion dollars in October thanks to strong overseas demand for cars, ships and machinery, government data showed Tuesday.
Dell Inc, the world's biggest personal computer maker, posted preliminary third-quarter earnings below expectations amid weaker sales to US consumers and in Britain.
Dell Inc, the world's biggest personal computer maker, posted preliminary third-quarter earnings below expectations amid weaker sales to US consumers and in Britain.
China's Lenovo Group Ltd reported a better-than-expected 22 percent jump in quarterly earnings on Tuesday, but investors dumped its shares on profit taking and concerns about falling margins.
China's Lenovo Group Ltd reported a better-than-expected 22 percent jump in quarterly earnings on Tuesday, but investors dumped its shares on profit taking and concerns about falling margins.
Procter & Gamble Co, the maker of Crest toothpaste and Tide laundry detergent, posted a 4 percent rise in quarterly profit on Tuesday, as strong sales of health and beauty items offset rising raw material costs and the impact of hurricanes on its coffee b
Procter & Gamble Co, the maker of Crest toothpaste and Tide laundry detergent, posted a 4 percent rise in quarterly profit on Tuesday, as strong sales of health and beauty items offset rising raw material costs and the impact of hurricanes on its coffee b
Mitsubishi Electric Corp said on Tuesday it has won an order for a satellite from Space Communications Corp, breaking into Japan's commercial communications satellite market.
Indonesia is forecasting decreased output of unhooked rice, but corn and soyabeans are seen rising this year, the state statistics bureau said on Tuesday.
Asian rubber prices were unchanged on Tuesday in thin trade due to holidays in Singapore and Malaysia, but traders saw some support as Tokyo futures recovered from a sharp fall.
Soyabean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade ended weak on Monday with harvesting of an abundant supply of soya in the United States and generally satisfactory crop weather in South American soya areas weighing on prices, traders said.
Raw sugar prices crumbled from speculative fund selling to finish on Monday at their lowest level in over a month, and operators feel the sweetener may slip further from more fund sales in the days ahead.
Thai rice futures fell for the third consecutive session on Tuesday due to profit taking, brokers said. Overall volume dropped as 51 contracts of 5 percent white rice changed hands compared to Monday's 84.
The amount of rubber used to make tyres in Japan rose 6.7 percent in September from a year to 116,615 tonnes, data from the Japan Automobile Tyre Manufacturers' Association showed on Tuesday.
Copper futures were on the defensive in Asian trading on Tuesday after sliding from peaks set in London as weakness in oil, gold and other commodity prices encouraged fund operators to lighten positions in the metal.
Oil prices held below $60 on Tuesday as mild temperatures in the US Northeast and Japan limited demand for heating fuel. US crude edged 2 cents lower to $59.74 a barrel, after hitting a three-month low on Monday and ending $1.46 down. London Brent crude w
Chinese farmers have planted slightly more winter wheat this year despite rain in October which delayed sowing of the crop for more than a week, agriculture officials said on Tuesday.
Gold rebounded in Asia on Tuesday thanks to buying interest triggered after the metal's sharp falls in New York, but public holidays in the region slowed trade.
Gold futures in New York tumbled on Monday to close at a 10-day low, as a stronger dollar, falling oil price and gains in the stock market touched off a round of heavy fund selling, dealers and analysts said.
Tokyo gold futures slipped on Tuesday as falls in oil prices and the dollar-based spot price in New York prompted sales from investors, but a weaker yen versus the dollar provided a cushion for the yen-based yellow metal.
US copper futures closed down on Monday but managed to hold and settle above the $1.80 a lb. level in quiet dealings due to the beginning of the London Metal Exchange dinner week, sources said.
South Korean feed millers have bought about 160,000 tonnes of corn for feed production through private negotiations from Cargill, with arrivals between December and January, trade sources said on Tuesday.
The trading on dyes sector moved both ways on Tuesday on Jodia Bazar. The following changes were seen in China Ten Jin Blue x GRL 250pc up Rs 40 to Rs 240, Red 3R 250pc up Rs 20 to Rs 300, Yellow 500pc 7GL down Rs 10 to Rs 570, ATT Acid Black up Rs 5 to R
China, one of the world's top sugar consumers, expects output to grow more than 7.0 percent to 9.8 - 10 million tonnes in the year through September 2006, government officials said on Tuesday.
The official spot rate maintained its surge, gaining further on the cotton market on Tuesday on reports of decline in the phutti arrivals, dealers said. The official spot rate picked up another Rs 25 to Rs 2350, without upcountry expenses.
Wheat futures at the Chicago Board of Trade closed lower on Monday but gained back some ground against both Kansas City and Minneapolis wheat in inter-market trade, traders said.
Yields on the BMA-PGBI increased by 1.5 bps and its value increased by 0.02% to close at 99.3065. The yield to maturities for the short and long tenors remained stable. The medium tenors saw a 1 basis point increase in yields, but only amongst the 6 - 7 y
The Federal Reserve raised US interest rates on Tuesday for the 12th straight time, taking them to the highest level in more than four years and indicating more hikes will be needed to keep inflation at bay.
The Federal Reserve raised US interest rates on Tuesday for the 12th straight time, taking them to the highest level in more than four years and indicating more hikes will be needed to keep inflation at bay.
The Federal Reserve raised US interest rates on Tuesday for the 12th straight time, taking them to the highest level in more than four years and indicating more hikes will be needed to keep inflation at bay.
Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (November 01, 2005).
The State Bank of Pakistan has brought out a monthly pamphlet 'Inflation Monitor' to inform the public about the process of inflation. This is based on the price data meticulously compiled by the Federal Bureau of Statistics and shared with the central ba
The State Bank of Pakistan has brought out a monthly pamphlet 'Inflation Monitor' to inform the public about the process of inflation. This is based on the price data meticulously compiled by the Federal Bureau of Statistics and shared with the central ba
The State Bank of Pakistan has brought out a monthly pamphlet ''Inflation Monitor'' to inform the public about the process of inflation. This is based on the price data meticulously compiled by the Federal Bureau of Statistics and shared with the central
The Japanese government will set up a forensic investigation science laboratory in Pakistan for DNA testing of earthquake victims for correct identification, a six-member delegation of Japan government said on Tuesday.
Special court headed by Pervez Ali Chawala convicted a drug peddler Dilawar Hussain for life imprisonment with a fine of Rs 500,000. The court also convicted another accused Sarwar for 14-year imprisonment with a fine of Rs 200,000. Anti Narcotic Force (A
British foreign secretary Jack Straw ruled out a policy of regime change against Iran on Tuesday amid mounting concern about Tehran's development of nuclear weapons and its stance towards Israel.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said here on Tuesday the government is providing a very conducive climate of investment in the country, as we believe in providing a level playing field to investors, local as well as foreign.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said here on Tuesday the government is providing a very conducive climate of investment in the country, as we believe in providing a level playing field to investors, local as well as foreign.