Starbucks reports falling profits
Coffee chain giant Starbucks releases the disappointing results that it warned investors about last week.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Further cut in US interest rates
The Federal Reserve makes a further cut in US interest rates, reducing them to 2% from 2.25%.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Chelsea 3-2 Liverpool (4-3)
Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard get the goals as Chelsea earn a first Champions League final place at the expense of Liverpool.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Brazil’s shares at all-time high
Brazilian shares rise on the news that government debt has been upgraded to investment grade.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Baghdad clashes ‘leave 400 dead’
More than 400 people have been killed in fighting in Baghdad in April, say officials at hospitals in Iraq's capital.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Everest camp closed to foreigners
Nepal closes Everest base camp to all foreigners not planning to climb to the top amid fears of anti-China protests.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Al-Qaeda ‘greatest threat’ to US
Al-Qaeda remains the greatest terrorist threat to the US, according to a US state department report.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Can armed marshals deter pirates?
Shipping companies are considering carrying armed guards to counter pirate attacks. Is this the answer?
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Belarus expulsions ‘unjustified’
The US says a decision by Belarus to order the expulsion of 10 of its diplomats in Minsk is "unwarranted".
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Water victory for SA township
A South African judge rules it is illegal to force township residents to install prepaid water metres.