US News & World Report January 23, 2008 The White House’s plan to expand the U.S. ballistic missile defense shield to Europe is running into difficulties as the clock ticks down on George W. Bush’s presidency. more
Asia Times January 23, 2008 Almost stealthily, another deadline in United States foreign policy arrives when the so-called Five plus One – the US, Britain, France, Russia and China plus Germany- deliberate on the Iran nuclear problem in Berlin on Tuesday. For the first time perhaps, Washington approached such a meeting in low key. Certainly, […]
The Times Online January 22, 2008 Britain was embroiled in a row with the European Union today after Brussels announced proposals to impose tariffs on the United States because of its failure to implement environmental targets. more
Business Week January 22, 2008 The EU’s economy chief on Tuesday blamed the United States’ overspending for plunging shares on world stock exchanges, saying Europe was in better shape and could weather the storm despite the risk of its economy slowing. more
The New York Times January 22, 2008 Negotiators for the European Union and the United States said that they hoped a meeting of trade ministers in Davos, Switzerland, this week could help restart global trade talks and pave the way for a deal. more