Reuters August 10, 2009 McDonald’s Corp (MCD.N) said sales at restaurants open at least 13 months rose a better-than-expected 4.3 percent in July, helped by gains in Britain, France and the United States. more
International Herald Tribune August 10, 2009 The head of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service has joined other senior British government officials in the defense of Britain’s counterterrorism policies, rejecting accusations that his agency has colluded in the torture of terrorist suspects being interrogated abroad. more
Associated Press August 8, 2009 Four pro-Western parties that out-polled Moldova’s governing Communists in recent elections agreed Saturday on a coalition deal to form a new government. more
International Herald Tribune August 6, 2009 Russia and Turkey concluded energy agreements on Thursday that will support Ankara’s drive to become a regional hub for fuel transshipments while helping Moscow maintain its monopoly on natural gas shipments from Asia to Europe. more
Washington Post August 6, 2009 A senior Russian general on Wednesday brushed off American concerns about two Russian submarines spotted off the East Coast of the United States, saying the patrols were routine and suggesting that the U.S. Navy carries out similar missions near Russia. more