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U.S., China vow closer ties to lead global recovery
29/07/2009 16:08
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and China laid out a shared vision on Tuesday of how to lead the global economy out of recession but had little to show diplomatically from two days of talks on topics from climate change to North Korea.
At the conclusion of the first round of what...
Canada green power stocks fall on surprise ruling
29/07/2009 16:06
BRUSSELS – The EU's top transport official put airlines, airports and national transport authorities on notice Tuesday that he wants them to do more to address the "very serious" problem of airline passengers' lost luggage.
An initial survey of the problem conducted by the European Commission...
EU to look at lost luggage problem
29/07/2009 16:02
BRUSSELS – The EU's top transport official put airlines, airports and national transport authorities on notice Tuesday that he wants them to do more to address the "very serious" problem of airline passengers' lost luggage.
An initial survey of the problem conducted by the European Commission...
SA cheap for expats
29/07/2009 16:01
Tokyo has replaced Moscow as the world's most expensive city for expatriates, and Beijing has moved into the top 10, according to a global survey released Tuesday by consultants Mercer.
Asian and European cities again dominated the top ranks of the world's costliest cities for foreigners, but...
Expats Helping Refugees Around The World
22/07/2009 20:51
Many of us hear on the news, and read in the newspapers stories about refugees from different countries. Who for example didn't hear about the horrible conditions of refugees from Darphor and Somali?
Some of us take a moment to think about their situation, others might donate some money, or...
Expats seek home help in hard times
22/07/2009 20:48
Emigrating to Spain might help you escape the snow, wind and rain, but not the recession.
So the UK Government has despatched a minister to the Costas and is setting up advice surgeries in areas when Brits Abroad congregate.
The aim is to help struggling expats caught out by the tumbling Spanish...
Tourism discounts given to expats
22/07/2009 20:44
Shanghai expats will be able to get an English version of Hangzhou discount tourism coupons from today.
Altogether 10,000 Hangzhou coupon books, worth 2 million yuan (US$285,700), will be distributed in Shanghai, officials said yesterday.
The coupons can be redeemed at participating scenic spots,...
Preparing for an Overseas Move
14/07/2009 20:46
By Karin Gallagher
Leave your old car at home and buy locally. You’ll save money and time for three reasons: First, importing your car may require you to make some adjustments. Second, shipping the car costs a minimum of $600 each way and takes six or more weeks. Third, if your car is not a common...
Planning Extended Travel Abroad
14/07/2009 20:39
How to Prepare to Leave Home for Six to Twelve Months or More
By Diana L. Reid
You’re off to travel the world for six months, a year, or maybe more. Perhaps you are on voluntary sabbatical, the victim of a recent job layoff, enjoying a gap year, working or volunteering overseas, retired, or simply...
Your Social Life Abroad
14/07/2009 20:22
By Caroline A. Polt
You might think that living in Saudi Arabia would cramp an American's chance of having a social life, and that a move to England would open the door to many social opportunities. Actually, the opposite is true in my experience.
In Saudi Arabia, ...
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