Canada
Canada is one of the most exciting travel destinations in the world. It has many interesting cities, like Toronto, North Vancouver, Montreal or Halifax. But also some of the most impressive nature, which is great for outdoor activities, like hiking, skiing, rafting and fishing. Canada boasts a wide, diverse culture, which we celebrate with pride, and there is simply no way to see everything in one...
DuPont posts 4Q loss, lowers 2009 forecast
Chemical maker DuPont Co. reported Tuesday a loss of $629 million in the fourth quarter, as declines in construction, motor vehicle sales and consumer spending caused a steep decline in global industrial production and diminished demand and the volume of the company's sales to more than 20 percent in the quarter.
Indonesia
The name Indonesia has its roots in two Greek words:
Ecuador
Ecuador is the smallest country in the rugged Andean highlands; Ecuador is among the most rewarding travel destinations in South America.
Peru
With an area of 1’285,215 square km (496,225 sq mi), Peru is bigger than France, Germany, Italy, Netherland and Switzerland combined. It is the third largest country in South America and bordered to the north by Ecuador and Colombia, to the east by Brazil and Bolivia, to the south by Chile and to the west by the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
'Law & Order' Mariska Hargitay back on set after health issues
Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay returned to the set on Monday for the first time since suffering a collapsed lung, an rep confirms to People.
Obama outlines approach to Middle-East, Muslim outreach
President Barack Obama outlined his approach to pressing issues in the Middle East in a late Monday television interview, pledging that he would reach out to Muslims.
HUL 4Q net profit falls as demand slows
India's biggest consumer goods maker Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has reported a 2.5 percent dip in earnings in the December quarter, attributing it to slowdown in demand.
HDFC Bank profit jumps in 3Q, bad debts rise
HDFC Bank has reported 45 percent jump in net profit in the December quarter (Q3), despite witnessing an increase in bad debts.
Chinese Premier Wen attends WEF in trip of confidence
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived in Switzerland Tuesday for an official visit which also includes participation at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum.
Axis Bank posts 63 percent jump in net profit
Private sector lender Axis Bank (formerly called UTI Bank) said its quarterly net profit has risen 63 percent, attributing it to robust growth in fee and trading income.
Obama won't budge on tax rebates in stimulus talks
President Obama met with Republican leaders Tuesday afternoon to discuss the shape an economic stimulus package for the economy should take, telling them he wouldn't compromise on tax rebates for low income households, according to a report.
Chile
Chile South America is a place of contrasts and spectacular beauty. Stretching from southern Peru south along the coast of the Pacific Ocean to the tip of Patagonia, Chile contains an array of diverse landscapes from the Atacama Desert in the north, the driest desert in the world, through the rich fertile soil of Chile’s wine growing regions in the centre, to the ice caps of Torres del Paine in t...
Brazil
Brazil is the largest country in Latin America. It spreads across almost half (47.3%) of South America, and occupies a total area of 8,547,403.5 km2. It is the fifth largest country in the world after Canada, the Russian Federation, China and the United States. Except for a small number of islands, Brazil is a single and continuous land mass. The Equator passes through the northern region, near Ma...
Delta loses $1.4 bln in 4Q, shares fall
Delta Air Lines Inc, the largest airline of the world, said today it recorded a loss of $1.4 billion in the fourth quarter on charges related to employee stock awards last year, merger costs and fuel hedge losses.
Argentina
Antigua & Barbuda
All the signs pointed towards Antigua. The island had warm, steady winds, a complex coastline of safe harbors, and a protective, nearly unbroken wall of coral reef. It would make a perfect place to hide a fleet. And so in 1784 the legendary Admiral Horatio Nelson sailed to Antigua and established Great Britain's most important Caribbean base. Little did he know that over 200 years later the same...
Russia
Russia, or the Russian Federation, is the largest country in the world and is so vast that it has eleven time zones and a coastline of more than 23,000 miles. It has been over 300 years since Peter the Great decided to
Citigroup spokesman: TARP funds won't be used for $50 Mln jet
Citigroup Inc spokesman said Tuesday the struggling company will not take ownership of a new $50 million business jet aircraft after receiving scrutiny of the purchase.
LCD glass maker Corning to cut 3,500 jobs
Corning Inc, the largest maker of liquid crystal display glass in the world, will cut 3,500 jobs or 13 percent of its workforce as demand for glass used in flat-panel television screens and computers declined.
Verizon meets expectations as earnings jump 15 pct
Verizon Communications Inc. reported its fourth quarter earnings jumped 15 percent, fueled by strong sales volumes for broadband, wireless and strategic business services, the company said.
Armani looks East
The recent design by Italian couturier Giorgio Armani comes with an Eastern theme.
Brad & Angelina: 'We average two (kids) a year, we overdue'
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt said at the SAG Award ceremony that they couldn't be happier with the year they had and with their growing family, even hinting they may want more children.
UN has a big task ahead in Gaza
Currently 200,000 children are being schooled in United Nations schools, but in addition to education there are many other needs the UN is responsible for in the war wrecked Gaza strip.
Thailand
Thailand is one of Asia’s most amazing destinations, home to diverse landscapes, welcoming and friendly people, history, tradition, and the world’s most delectable cuisine!
Australia
Australia is the sixth largest country in the world. It's about the same size as the 48 mainland states of the USA and 50 per cent larger than Europe, but has the lowest population density in the world - only two people per square kilometre. This vast continent ...
Belgium
There’s just something about Belgium. Maybe it’s the friendly & welcoming people who with three official languages still find it easy to converse in English, the 4th unofficial language. Maybe it’s the stunning architecture decorating the quaint cobblestone squares. Or perhaps it’s the incredible cuisine found in the vast array of restaurants where each meal seems better than the last. Energetic ...
Luxembourg
Discover and savour the five tourist regions, each with their distinctly different countryside. Be enraptured by the heart of the
Netherlands
Whether you are drawn by fascinating old cities, beautiful countryside, rich traditions, architectural marvels, or enjoy art and shopping Holland offers all of this and more. Centrally located in the heart of Europe, Holland is an affordable, compact and progressive country where nearly everyone speaks English.
Turkey
Turkey is a land that offers many vacation attractions. It is a country that appeals to all tastes and budgets, with a tremendous range of archaeological, historic, scenic and recreational attractions blended with the traditional warm hospitality of the Turkish people.
