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Sales of new cars in Europe rose 9.6 percent in April from a year ago as car showrooms gained from fewer holidays and a German market recovering from lower sales last- year, the European carmakers association ACEA said Friday.
Rising food prices, trade tensions and social unrest are prompting a rethink of the EU's ambitious hopes for running cars and trucks on biofuel
Spanish police say they have recovered more than 700 pieces of pre-Columbian art of "incalculable value" allegedly plundered and taken from South American countries to be sold in Europe.
Four NBA teams will be playing preseason games in Europe next October as part of NBA Europe Live 2008, commissioner David Stern will announce Thursday.
Quick, what's worse: a banking collapse or soaring food prices? If you're the Federal Reserve, that's no longer even a question. By tossing Bear Stearns a lifeline this weekend and then throwing much of the contents of its monetary toolbox into the market- including Tuesday's three-quarters-of-a-point cut - the Fed demonstrated its overriding priority: forestalling a growing financial and economic crisis in the U.S.
The latest stage in an ambitious program to harmonize postgraduate degrees around Europe has just begun, with particularly significant potential implications for business schools.
Remember the days when a washing machine lasted for decades? If it broke down it could be fixed. But now it seems it is cheaper to discard our broken products and buy new ones. The side effects of our throwaway society are ever-larger waste mountains festering with toxic chemicals and the depletion of natural resources such as rare metals.
So gasoline prices are at an all-time high. But after adjusting for inflation, rising incomes and better fuel efficiency, how bad are they really?
After working long and hard to make their new currency a strong rival to the dollar, many euro enthusiasts are growing nostalgic for the runtier days
Stocks opened little changed Monday as investors were cautious ahead of the week's economic reports
Sales of new cars in Europe rose 9.6 percent in April from a year ago as car showrooms gained from fewer holidays and a German market recovering from lower sales last- year, the European carmakers association ACEA said Friday.
Rising food prices, trade tensions and social unrest are prompting a rethink of the EU's ambitious hopes for running cars and trucks on biofuel
Spanish police say they have recovered more than 700 pieces of pre-Columbian art of "incalculable value" allegedly plundered and taken from South American countries to be sold in Europe.
Four NBA teams will be playing preseason games in Europe next October as part of NBA Europe Live 2008, commissioner David Stern will announce Thursday.
Quick, what's worse: a banking collapse or soaring food prices? If you're the Federal Reserve, that's no longer even a question. By tossing Bear Stearns a lifeline this weekend and then throwing much of the contents of its monetary toolbox into the market- including Tuesday's three-quarters-of-a-point cut - the Fed demonstrated its overriding priority: forestalling a growing financial and economic crisis in the U.S.
The latest stage in an ambitious program to harmonize postgraduate degrees around Europe has just begun, with particularly significant potential implications for business schools.
Remember the days when a washing machine lasted for decades? If it broke down it could be fixed. But now it seems it is cheaper to discard our broken products and buy new ones. The side effects of our throwaway society are ever-larger waste mountains festering with toxic chemicals and the depletion of natural resources such as rare metals.
So gasoline prices are at an all-time high. But after adjusting for inflation, rising incomes and better fuel efficiency, how bad are they really?
After working long and hard to make their new currency a strong rival to the dollar, many euro enthusiasts are growing nostalgic for the runtier days
Stocks opened little changed Monday as investors were cautious ahead of the week's economic reports
A storm dubbed "Emma" slammed into Europe Saturday with high winds and heavy rain, killing at least two people, authorities said.
No subject appears to divide as many people in the climate change arena as biofuels. Their potential to positively impact greenhouse gas emissions is undoubtedly enormous.
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Just when I was getting used to the idea that a euro should cost $1.20, our dollar plummets 20 percent, and now a euro costs $1.50. Don't expect our dollar to recover anytime soon because, frankly, we're not as rich as we think we are.
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One of history's deadliest diseases has been making a comeback. Scientists want to know why
Who says the European Union is undemocratic? Its citizens will have the chance to vote for the design of the new two-euro coin
The most expensive film in French history is released to scathing reviews but is proof that there remains a market for its hero
Europe's pro season may be in full swing, but fans are watching its stars play at the African Cup of Nations
The Royal Trophy golf tournament, between Asia and Europe, will not be played this year after its postponement this month.
The arrest of 14 jihadists in Barcelona points to concern that the threat there stems from Pakistan, not just North Africa
True or False: Burning biofuel instead of gasoline produces less greenhouse gases
The Royal Trophy in Bangkok -- a match play tournament between teams from Europe and Asia -- has been postponed after Thailand entered a period of mourning following the death of the king's sister.
Each summer, Europe greets a stampede of sightseers and shoppers with eager cash registers. Before jumping into the peak-season pig pile, consider the advantages of an off-season trip.
If FIFA's Club World Cup has a point -- and many would still argue it doesn't -- it is surely to showcase the talents of those clubs and players usually ignored in a sport in which the spotlight is firmly shone on the superstars of Europe and South America.
While the U.S. remains the globe's pre-eminent business school destination, Europe is increasingly hot on its heels, with the continent's schools attracting ever more students from around the world.
Since forming an alliance with Osama bin Laden, Algeria's Islamist rebels have grown more sophisticated -- and lethal
Three scenes from the new battle for global economic supremacy:
Ever since the dollar began to fall against the euro in 2002, a chorus of government officials, economists and business executives around Europe - from the CEO of Airbus to the Prime Minister of Luxembourg - has complained publicly and in near-apocalyptic terms about the greenback's decline. Their argument has been that the tumbling dollar makes European goods less competitive on world markets and thus poses a big threat to the European economy overall.
I know you've all heard of the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen and gondolas in Venice, but what about spelunking the sewers of Paris or quaffing homebrews with German monks? In this second part of a two-part column, I'll fill you in on more of Europe's quirky sights and experiences.
The U.S. has argued that Iranian, rather than Russian, missiles are the target of its planned defensive system. That may have become a tougher sell
No one planning a trip to Europe needs to be reminded to see Big Ben and the Leaning Tower. But it's the unusual experiences that are often the most memorable part of a trip. Study up in advance and you can enjoy places and experiences like these:
Saudi Arabia captain Yasser Al Qahtani won the Asian Player of the Year award Wednesday and set his sights on a move to Europe.
Growing unease among investors has driven banks in Europe to temporarily suspend trading of covered bonds, the latest sign of the deepening problems in the mortgage debt market.
The Giants vs Dolphins game may not usher in an era of American sporting domination in Europe but the NFL and other leagues are giving it a go
With Britain at last joining the high-speed rail club with its 186-mile-an-hour link from the Channel Tunnel to St. Pancras, CNN's Richard Quest takes a look at whether rail travel is a real alternative to the plane when traveling around Europe.
With NHL expansion now on the frontburner -- Las Vegas, here we come! -- it's no surprise that this weekend's two-game season-opener in England has re-ignited talk of Europe's potential as a future settlement.
Just weeks after the Federal Reserve made a bold strike at the credit crisis, central bank chiefs in Europe are being put to the test.
Britain and Ireland pulled level with Continental Europe at 5-5 after two days of the Seve Trophy at the Heritage Club, near Dublin.
Continental Europe held a 3-2 lead over Great Britain and Ireland after the first day of the Seve Trophy at The Heritage Club in Ireland.
I just enjoyed a brainstorming breakfast with a "tour organizer consultant." He's shrewd because tour organizers across the United States think he's smart, hire him, and discuss their situation with him. Therefore he knows everyone's business and can give excellent advice to competing tour companies. Anyone considering booking a tour might enjoy an overview of tour trends and an insight into how organizers sharpen their marketing. Here's a bit of what I learned between the omelet and the English muffin:
European shares moved in and out of negative territory on Friday as gains in mining and oil stocks offset weaker financial shares, while concerns persisted that problems in the U.S. mortgage market could spread.
European shares rose for the fifth straight day on Thursday, led by mortgage lenders HBOS and Northern Rock, but ended below intra-day highs after U.S. stocks failed to hold early gains.
At least 15 people died and thousands of acres (hectares) of forest were consumed in fires racing through Greece's Peloponnese peninsula on Friday as southeast Europe experienced a resurgence of summer blazes.
Sweden's Annika Sorenstam and Sophie Gustafson, Suzann Pettersen of Norway and Briton Catriona Matthew have secured places in Europe's Solheim Cup side.
Big business fears that the fight against climate change will cost billions are now giving way to a different view: green can be the color of money.
Can you name three world-class players in the Brazilian first division?
Relax! There's really no need to panic! That's the soothing message being put out this week by key players in financial markets after two harrowing weeks in which credit markets in Europe all but dried up, prompting massive injections of funds into the system by the European Central Bank, the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan.
High in the mountains where France and Spain come together, I drove for hours with just one goal -- to stand atop a ridge looking into a rugged mountain-ringed basin where nature cradles an ancient tribe. At one time, these pint-sized kingdoms were commonplace, but today only a few survive. Finally, I reached my destination deep in the rugged Pyrenees, the principality of Andorra.
Consumers throughout Europe are used to finding energy efficiency labels on their dishwashers, refrigerators and washing machines but they could soon be finding comparative labels in automobile showrooms.
World Sport reporter Pedro Pinto tips five South American-based players for European moves following impressive performances at the Copa America.
E.U. subsidies have spurred big surpluses and made the continent uncompetitive with "New World" wines. Now reform is afoot
As America's appetite for coke fades, Guinea Bissau has become a key transit point for Colombia's narco-traffickers with an eye on the growing European market
Ever caught a glimpse of the secretive Iberian lynx? Or heard the croaking bark of a Mediterranean monk seal?
Mexico's well-kept secret might be on the verge of spreading all across Europe.
Big deals - many of them by private equity buyers - have helped power the stock market's recent rally, but the best days of the buyout boom may be over.
Throughout Europe -- on medieval ramparts, in churches, produce markets, alpine farmsteads and Riviera villages -- the local culture thrives while tourists sleep.
Private equity is circling big targets in Europe, which could drive public animosity of the industry to a tipping point and add pressure on buyout firms already facing heat in the United States.
Turkey is a land of mosques and malls -- a unique blend of East and West.
Ready for some real fantasy football? You could easily field a full Brazilian national team -- plus a whole bench of substitutes -- from players involved this week in Europe's Champions League.
THE BACKGROUND Carbon dioxide makes up nearly 80% of all greenhouse gases. More than a quarter of that CO2 comes from electrical power plants. That's why replacing plants that run on fossil fuels l...
Stocks opened mixed Thursday as investors eyed rallies in markets in Europe and Asia and a dip in jobless claims in the United States.
I spent 12 years in the cosmetics industry in the U.S., where I grew up, and Europe before starting my company, Mascara Plus. It's a subcontractor based in Milan, and we sell to makeup companies, m...
This month, Art of Life is in Venice for Italy's centuries-old carnival taking in the street parades, masquerade balls and private parties at opulent palazzi -- all part of the lengthy celebrations.
In Europe, the streets are full of people wandering around in Brazilian national-team jerseys. On the streets of Rio de Janeiro, you see more and more people wearing jerseys of European club teams.
An outbreak of the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus strain detected on a British turkey farm is likely a precursor to other outbreaks in Europe, a U.N. bird flu expert said Sunday.
The background: Carbon dioxide makes up nearly 80 percent of all greenhouse gases. More than a quarter of that CO2 comes from electrical power plants. That's why replacing plants that run on fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas with renewable power sources, even nukes, has emerged as a major plank in the campaign against global warming.
Europe extended their lead over Asia to five points on the second day of the Royal Trophy with two wins and two halves in the fourball pairings on Saturday.
World, Olympic and European heptathlon champion Carolina Kluft has been voted Europe's female athlete of the year for 2006 -- the second time she has lifted the accolade.
Not since the last Ice Age, over 8,000 years ago, had the United Kingdom been joined with mainland Europe.
Stocks rose Monday morning amid a flurry of corporate dealmaking, but investors remained cautious ahead of this week's Federal Reserve meeting.
Reports of several deals were in the air Monday morning, but stocks got off to a lackluster start as investors kept to the sidelines ahead of this week's Federal Reserve meeting.
Traditionally the ski season really gets underway in Europe this weekend, but record warm temperatures means that the sight of verdant green slopes and blooming alpine flowers will be more common than snow-ploughing skiers.
Britain has become a shoe-obsessed country, rivaling even the well-heeled Italians, according to a report published this week by market analyst Mintel. The report highlights shoes sales among women in Britain, which have grown faster than any other country in Europe.
Having a conscience is slowly permeating all aspects of consumer culture. Did that coffee farmer get a good price for his beans? Did adults, in good working conditions, make your jeans?
Janjaap Ruijssenaars has always been interested in the concept of gravity.
Ranking the world\'s largest companies by how well they conform to socially responsible business practices. By Telis Demos
3: The number of times in a row Europe has won the Ryder Cup following their victory over the U.S. on Sunday at the K Club, Co. Kildare, Republic of Ireland. Europe has also won five of the last six matches.
Europe retained the Ryder Cup in emphatic style on Sunday with a dominating singles performance that won the trophy for a record third successive time.
Holders Europe tightened their grip at the 36th Ryder Cup on Friday as they ended the opening day 5-3 ahead of the United States.
Irishman Darren Clarke responded to an emotional welcome from the crowd to birdie the first hole as Europe moved into an early lead over the United States when the 36th Ryder Cup got under way at the K Club in the Republic of Ireland.
Do you have a question about MBAs or another aspect of executive education? Each week Steve Haberman, Deputy Dean and Professor of Actuarial Science at London's Cass Business School, answers a query from an Executive Education reader. Click here to e-mail us.
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has urged Europe to provide a "master overall plan" to fight Afghanistan's huge drugs trade, which has seen heroin flood Europe and Russia.
Having recently explored the options available to the busy executive for summer relaxation, I was at a loss, I don't mind telling you.
Ecosphere Associates sells what appear to be plastic eggs full of bilge water. But look closer. Inside each Ecosphere you'll find a self-contained ecosystem - replete with shrimp, algae, and bacter...
If private jets bring to mind images of the rock group Led Zeppelin indulging in debauchery with groupies aboard the "Starship" then think again.
Europe's central bank said that hedge funds are a major risk to the stability of financial markets, and demanded greater transparency for the massive industry, according to a report Friday.
Satisfying Europe's appetite for out-of-season vegetables has driven supermarkets to turn to Africa with its year-round growing cycle and low labor costs.
The European Union is moving ahead with a plan to cap the greenhouse-gas emissions of airlines - including U.S. carriers that fly to Europe - a move that could add billions of dollars in extra cost...
All right-thinking people agree that reducing dependence on fossil fuels is a Good Thing. Shifting energy consumption toward renewables such as biomass, wind and solar helps make the world cleaner; and it would be awfully nice not to have to rely quite so much on a certain rather volatile region of the world.
Hedge funds posted a strong first quarter, thanks to the continued boom in energy and hefty gains in the metals markets.
Traveling with cut-price airlines has long been popular with those on a tight budget, but a report has found that business people are also taking advantage of cheap flights.
Oleg, Dmitri and Anton have come a long way from St. Petersburg, Russia.
Europe is stepping up efforts to fight bird flu as Indian officials and farm workers cull hundreds of thousands of chickens in a bid to stave off the spread of the deadly H5N1 virus.
As many as 142 million people around the world could die if bird flu turns into a "worst case" influenza pandemic, according to a sobering new study of its possible consequences.
Could diesel fuel be the methadone needed to help solve the nation's "oil addiction?"
The life-cycle interval between innovation and obsolescence is notoriously short for many electronics, as parodied by a recent "Saturday Night Live" television skit that portrayed Apple's Steve Jobs introducing new versions of the iPod every few seconds.
While the exact origins of hockey are unclear, the sport is similar to others played in northern Europe centuries ago, such as bandy, shinny and hurley.
Biathlon combines cross-country skiing and shooting.
In his initial report to the Council of Europe on alleged secret prisons run by the CIA in eastern Europe to question terror suspects, a Swiss investigator said there was evidence of the "outsourcing" of torture by the United States, adding it was likely a number of Europe nations or their intelligence agencies knew about it.
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