EU warns on proposed US travel fees
Forbes September 4, 2009 The European Union is strongly criticizing a congressional proposal to charge a $10 fee to some visitors to the United States and suggesting it may carry a price for U.S. travelers. more
Month: September 2009
Belgium to take in 1 former Guantanamo inmate
Associated Press September 4, 2009 The Belgian government says it has accepted a U.S. request to take in one detainee from U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay. more
Ruling expected in long Boeing, Airbus dispute
Associated Press September 2, 2009 Boeing and Airbus expect to find out Friday who won the first round in their epic trade dispute, when the World Trade Organization rules on a five-year-old U.S. complaint that argues European governments unfairly financed Airbus’ climb to world No. 1 planemaker. more
No exit strategy from Afghanistan: Swedish FM
AFP September 2, 2009 The international community, with more than 100,000 troops in Afghanistan, does not have an exit strategy and will stay committed for the long term, Sweden’s foreign minister said Tuesday. more
EU presses US on climate change
Associated Press September 1, 2009 The European Union urged U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday to ensure the United States makes deep cuts in carbon emissions as part of negotiations to reach a new global climate change accord. more