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Japan has chosen the F35 as its next mainstay fighter as it opted for stealth over proven combat records. The pick reflects concern over North Korea and China's introduction of its own stealth fighter. Defence Minister Yasuo Ichikawa says the order o
The International Energy Agency has cut 300,000 barrels a day from its estimate of global oil demand, blaming a slowing world economy. Well, I'm joined now from Paris by the IEA's David Fyfe. --David, where do you see Brent and WTI being in six month
South Korea's currency, the won, fell to its lowest exchange value in 10 years against the dollar, this week. Panicked investors are taking shelter in the dollar, amid global financial uncertainties, driving its value up. Some of the immediate victi
By Paula Wolfson White House 11 February 2008 President Bush says the fundamentals of the U.S. economy are strong, but admits the nation is currently in a period of economic uncertainty. VOA White House Correspondent Paula Wolfson reports the preside
As U.S. lawmakers grappled over a $700 billion dollar bank bailout plan, one of the nation's largest banks - Washington Mutual Incorporated - collapsed under the weight of its enormous bad bets on the U.S. mortgage market. From Washington, VOA's Pur
By Lisa Schlein Geneva 09 January 2008 A new U.N. report says the risk of global economic recession is rising. The report, by the U.N. Conference On Trade and Development, says international trade is expected to slow and the world economy to cool off
High Olympics Price Tag Draws Controversy Grand preparations The stadiums and arenas of the Olympic Park are impressive, and the Olympics will no doubt be a grand show. But concerns about the cost linger. Former British Olympic gold medalist and memb
The Asian Development Bank predicts that developing economies in Asia will see slower growth and rising inflation in the coming year. The bank says high oil and food prices and a prolonged slowdown in industrial countries are casting a shadow on the
Ban Ki-moon says he's very pleased to have both China and the United States officially become signatories to the Paris Climate Change Agreement. The leaders of China and the United States officially joined the Paris Agreement on Climate Change by dep
The latest customs data show that China's trade surplus shrunk, while imports grew faster than exports, in the first quarter of the year, demonstrating that China is seeing a better balance of trade. China's goods imports grew 11.7 percent in the fir
This is Scientific Americans 60-Second Science. I am Christopher itagliata. Got a minute? How heavy is the Milky Way in comparison to its neighbor galaxy, Andromeda? Well, depends how you calculate it. In 2006 one group of astronomers figured the Mil
How heavy is the Milky Way in comparison to its neighbor galaxy, Andromeda? Well, depends how you calculate it. In 2006 one group of astronomers figured the Milky Way was twice as massive as Andromeda. A 2009 estimate evened the score, calculating th
How heavy is the Milky Way in comparison to its neighbor galaxy, Andromeda? Well, depends how you calculate it. In 2006 one group of astronomers figured the Milky Way was twice as massive as Andromeda. A 2009 estimate evened the score, calculating th
By Marlene Smith Vienna 08 March 2006 The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has decided to hold its output steady. The decision comes amid new threats from cartel member Iran to cut
Concern over the subprime mess is not just isolated to the US markets of course. Shaking news out of the US on housing and jobs, also had Europe's major indices falling sharply. The London FT100 down nearly 3% just in the last week. The next big ques
By Brian Wagner Miami 20 December 2007 In 2007, the number of Cubans caught at sea while trying to enter the United States surged to a 13-year high. In Miami, VOA's Brian Wagner reports more Cubans are leaving the island illegally because of obstacle
By Paula Wolfson White House 13 February 2008 President Bush has signed legislation designed to give the U.S. economy a boost. VOA White House correspondent Paula Wolfson reports the stimulus package includes tax rebates and incentives for business i
Asian and European leaders are meeting in the Chinese capital to discuss ways to increase confidence in world markets. Chinese President Hu Jintao has said uncertainties and instability are increasing in China's economy as a result of the global fina
As U.S. lawmakers grappled over a $700 billion dollar bank bailout plan, one of the nation's largest banks - Washington Mutual Incorporated - collapsed under the weight of its enormous bad bets on the U.S. mortgage market. What is seen as the largest
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