Administrator @ November 17, 2005 # No Comment Yet
The most powerful European rocket, the Ariane 5-ECA, has been successfully launched from French Guiana. Yesterday’s launch was very important for the entire Ariane project as a previous launch of the Ariane 5-ECA failed and resulted in having to blow up the rocket.
“Onboard Wednesday’s flight was the Spaceway 2 satellite, which is owned by DirecTV [...]
Administrator @ November 17, 2005 # No Comment Yet
The European Union and several other large states have been unable to gain more control over the Internet. A meeting in Tunis resulted in nothing more than the creation of a forum, the international Internet Governance Forum, which will have no real powers over the Internet.
“The internet was invented in the US and is still [...]
Administrator @ November 16, 2005 # No Comment Yet
The French lower house of parliament has backed new powers for police, allowing the continuation of curfews to prevent further riots that have plagued France over the last few weeks. Over 8000 vehicles have been destroyed by the riots, and at least one riot-related death has been reported.
“The Senate, or upper house, is to debate [...]
Administrator @ November 16, 2005 # No Comment Yet
Germany’s economy, the EU’s largest, has grown faster than expected by analysts. Exports are the main contributor to growth. Consumer spending remains weak due to uncertainties. The government hopes the new figures will stimulate job creation.
“The economy grew 1.3% on a year-by-year basis over the period, according to figures published by the Federal Statistics Office. [...]
Administrator @ November 15, 2005 # No Comment Yet
EU member states have increased pressure on Turkey to stop blocking meetings between the EU and NATO. Turkey refuses to give Cyprus (which it does not recognize) a place at the meetings, effectively making the meetings impossible.
“Greek, Austrian and EU diplomats recalled on Monday (14 November) that because of Ankara’s obstructionism, the EU has so [...]
Administrator @ November 15, 2005 # No Comment Yet
UK prime minister, and current president of the EU, urged the EU and US to make further concessions to revitalize world trade talks, to be held in Hong Kong next month. France and other EU members resist lowering agricultural tariffs, insisting that the EU proposal already has gone too far. Developing countries like Brazil think [...]
Administrator @ November 14, 2005 # No Comment Yet
A Russian senior envoy, Igor Ivanov, did meet Iran officials but denies Russia offered Iran a way to enrich uranium by moving the process to Russia. According to mister Ivanov Iran does not need new deals but rather a change of attitude to strengthen their position.
“Russian officials had spoken of a plan that would allow [...]
Administrator @ November 14, 2005 # No Comment Yet
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has to pay millions in fines due to late delivery of their new A380 superjumbo planes. The deliveries of the A380 superjumbos are between 4 and 6 months behind schedule. The exact costs for Airbus are not known.
“During an interview with Australia’s Nine Network, Mr Leahy refused to give any exact [...]
Administrator @ November 13, 2005 # No Comment Yet
No one seems to know the answer to that question. There have been some political changes in the European Union, notably in Germany, that could complicate the lifting of the 1989 arms embargo on China. With mixed signals coming from European politicians analysts find it hard to predict what the EU will decide.
“Weapons are [...]
Administrator @ November 13, 2005 # No Comment Yet
UK troops could start leaving Iraq next year, predicts Iraqi president Jalal Talabani. He stressed that an immediate withdrawal would cause major problems. The Iraqi president believes Iraqi troops could take over from foreign soldiers next year.
“The head of the British Army, General Sir Mike Jackson, said Mr Talabani’s prediction of a British departure by [...]