Bonus row opens up G20 divisions
BBC News September 5, 2009 Deepening divisions have appeared among international finance ministers, meeting in London, about how to curb excessive bank bonuses. more
Category: Issues in the News
Trade win for Boeing, rival Airbus got unfair aid
Associated Press September 5, 2009 The European Union’s top business group said on Thursday the escalation of a trade row between the 27-nation bloc and the United States was “unfortunate at a time of economic difficulty. more
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
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