Truce in oil battle between BP and Russian partners

5 September 2008, 12:34 am

Both sides made concessions, with the Russian oligarchs obtaining greater managerial control while BP retained its share of the oil profits.... read more

Spanish tourism feels pinch of economic downturn

5 September 2008, 12:34 am

After 50 years of uninterrupted growth, Spain's overbuilt and relatively expensive resorts seem ill-placed to cope with the crisis, at a time of increasing competition from cheaper, less-crowded destinations like Croatia and Turkey.... read more

Taliban bring the war home to France

5 September 2008, 12:34 am

Paris Match magazine publishes six pages of photographs showing insurgents with gear taken from ambushed French soldiers.... read more

Donors' aid to poor nations declines, UN reports

5 September 2008, 12:34 am

Aid to poor nations has slumped even as higher food and energy prices and slowing global economic growth have made such assistance more urgent, according to a report released Thursday.... read more

Dutch draw up drastic measures to defend coast against rising seas

5 September 2008, 12:34 am

The Netherlands needs a new building program to strengthen the low-lying country's water defenses against the anticipated effects of global warming, an important panel advised Wednesday.... read more

Truce in oil battle between BP and Russian partners

5 September 2008, 12:34 am

Both sides made concessions, with the Russian oligarchs obtaining greater managerial control while BP retained its share of the oil profits.... read more