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Tymoshenko: Cabinet to return gas pipelines leased by regional gas supply companies to state ownership The government plans to return gas pipelines leased by regional gas supply companies to state ownership, according to Ukrainian Premier Yulia Tymoshenko.
Nov 3, 2009 at 13:57 | Interfax-Ukraine
First foreigner dies from swine flu in China BEIJING (AP) — State media say a 32-year-old Russian man has become the first foreigner to die from swine flu in mainland China.
Nov 3, 2009 at 13:33 | Associated Press
BRUSSELS, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Europe's economy will rebound next year from a deep slump and accelerate in 2011, the European Commission said on Tuesday, paving the way for major deficit cuts across the 27-nation bloc from 2011 at the latest.
Nov 3, 2009 at 13:32 | Reuters
MARRAKESH, Morocco, Nov 3 (Reuters) - The United States will step up support for businesses, vulnerable young people, local governments and associations under President Barack Obama's plan for a "new beginning" with the Islamic world.
Nov 3, 2009 at 13:31 | Reuters
MARRAKESH, Morocco, Nov 3 (Reuters) - The United States will deliver on President Barack Obama's promise of a "new start" with the world's Muslims by offering fresh programmes to promote entrepreneurship, economic development and education, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Tuesday.
Nov 3, 2009 at 13:30 | Reuters
GENEVA, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Inflation-adjusted wages stagnated last year and are likely to drop in 2009 despite signs that the global economy is gaining steam, a United Nations agency said on Tuesday.
Nov 3, 2009 at 13:27 | Reuters
Tymoshenko: Government has spent Hr 50 million on Tamiflu The Ukrainian government has spent Hr 50 million on anti-viral drug Taliflu, 37 labs to test for H1N1 virus, antibiotics, medical ventilation apparatus and bronchoscopes, Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko said in parliament on Nov. 3.
Nov 3, 2009 at 12:56 | Kateryna Grushenko
Berlin holds MTV awards, 20 years after fall of Wall BERLIN - Berlin hosts the MTV Europe Music Awards on Thursday, where German pop rock band Tokio Hotel will perform alongside U.S. rapper Jay-Z and Latin pop star Shakira.
Nov 3, 2009 at 12:55 | Reuters
Speaker says flu epidemic in Ukraine will end after presidential campaign Verkhovna Rada Chairman Volodymyr Lytvyn has said that the problem with the flu epidemic in Ukraine is being politicized.
Nov 3, 2009 at 12:50 | Interfax-Ukraine
Russian tourists don't mind flu in Ukraine Representatives of Russian and Ukrainian tour operators have said that this week, after reports of an outbreak of swine flu in Ukraine, Russian tourists have not yet canceled trips to Ukraine.
Nov 3, 2009 at 12:44 | Interfax-Ukraine
SBU denies report of alleged closure of capital drugstores where necessary medicines not available The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has denied reports that the special services allegedly closed 19 capital drugstores that didn't have the necessary medicines.
Nov 3, 2009 at 12:18 | Interfax-Ukraine
Seventy-one people have died of flu and acute respiratory infections in Ukraine since the start of the epidemic, according to Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenk
Nov 3, 2009 at 12:12 | Interfax-Ukraine
Ukrainian steel majors cut output in 10 months, decline still slowing Most of Ukraine's steel majors again reduced finished roll production considerably in January-October 2009, although the decline in the industry still seems to be slowing.
Nov 3, 2009 at 12:12 | Interfax-Ukraine
Metro 3Q net income falls to €97 million FRANKFURT — German retailer Metro AG said Tuesday its net income for the third quarter fell 55 percent as the company saw a number of negative earnings effects including currency rate fluctuations and deflationary trends in key food categories.
Nov 3, 2009 at 12:08
Tymoshenko to seek criminal prosecutionm of owners of drugstores profiteering from drugs Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko has said that criminal cases should be opened against the owners of drugstores that are profiteering from medicines.
Nov 3, 2009 at 12:05 | Interfax-Ukraine