World oil prices may rise modestly after King Fahd of Saudi Arabia handed the running of government to his brother, allowing him time to recover from a stroke, energy analysts said on January 1. The succession to King...World oil prices may rise modestly after King Fahd of Saudi Arabia handed the running of government to his brother, allowing him time to recover from a stroke, energy analysts said on January 1. The succession to King Fahd is viewed nervously by some oil traders because of Crown Prince Abdullah’s reputation for taking a tougher traditionalist line.展开更多
In his unusually long, 81-minute address to ajoint session of Congress on the night of January24, US President Bill Clinton called on bothparties to "put aside partisanship, pettiness andpride" and get to wo...In his unusually long, 81-minute address to ajoint session of Congress on the night of January24, US President Bill Clinton called on bothparties to "put aside partisanship, pettiness andpride" and get to work tackling the nationsproblems. He called for more and better jobs,expanded educational opportunities, a fairer taxsystem and political reform. He outlined newinitiatives, including a drive to curb teenpregnancey and raising the $4.25 hourlyminimum wage.展开更多
Economic ministers from 10 East Asiancountries opened talks in Chiang Rai, Thailandon February 15 aimed at reaching a jointstrategy for the region ahead of next month’sAsia-Europe summit. The ministers agreed thatthe...Economic ministers from 10 East Asiancountries opened talks in Chiang Rai, Thailandon February 15 aimed at reaching a jointstrategy for the region ahead of next month’sAsia-Europe summit. The ministers agreed thatthe 10 Asian countries should present a commonface when their leaders meet their 15 Europeancounterparts in Bangkok from March 1-2.展开更多
European Union farm ministers resumed their emergency meeting on April 2 in Luxembourg to finalize a draft plan drawn up overnight to stamp out "mad cow" disease and end the crisis.
The United States and the European Unionsigned in Madrid what they described as ahistoric new covenant to guide their relationshipinto the 21st century.
The European Union summit ended on December 16 in Madrid. European leaders set their seal on a drive to make Europe a global power ready for challenges of the next century with a new currency and a new list of members...The European Union summit ended on December 16 in Madrid. European leaders set their seal on a drive to make Europe a global power ready for challenges of the next century with a new currency and a new list of members. The US federal government partially shut down for the second time in a month on December 16, with President Bill展开更多
More than 20000 representatives and tourists from 170 countries and regions participated in the World Festival of International. Youth which opened on July 1 in Pyongyang.
On January 4, United States planes shot down two Libyan jet fighters over the Mediterranean Sea. This is the first fighting between the US and Libya since US jets bombed Tripoli in 1986. But on January 12, the United ...On January 4, United States planes shot down two Libyan jet fighters over the Mediterranean Sea. This is the first fighting between the US and Libya since US jets bombed Tripoli in 1986. But on January 12, the United States, Britain and France, in a rare triple veto, blocked a Security Council resolution to deplore the shooting down of two Libyan jets by US navy fighters. President Fidel Castro of Cuba announced on January 4 in Havana that the first 3000 Cuban troops to be withdrawn from展开更多
Threats of a trade war between the world’stwo economic powerhouses faded on June 29after Japan and the United States struck a dealin their long and bitter feud over car markets.Week-long talks in Geneva drew to a clo...Threats of a trade war between the world’stwo economic powerhouses faded on June 29after Japan and the United States struck a dealin their long and bitter feud over car markets.Week-long talks in Geneva drew to a close onJune 28 with both sides hailing victory afternearly two years of dispute.展开更多
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamadstrengthened his already considerable political cloutwith a landslide victory in the general electionsheld on April 25. The National Front coalition,comprised of 14 parties, wo...Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamadstrengthened his already considerable political cloutwith a landslide victory in the general electionsheld on April 25. The National Front coalition,comprised of 14 parties, won 162 of 192parliament seats contested in the country’s generalelections.展开更多
Chinese Vice-Premier Zhu Rongji left Beijingon July 17 on an official goodwill visit to sevenAfrican countries at the invitation of thegovernments of those countries: Tanzania,Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia,A...Chinese Vice-Premier Zhu Rongji left Beijingon July 17 on an official goodwill visit to sevenAfrican countries at the invitation of thegovernments of those countries: Tanzania,Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia,Angola and Zambia.展开更多
Russian President Boris Yeltsin, after an emphatic election victory, made a plea on July 4 for national reconciliation. With over 99 per cent of the vote counted, Yeltsin had 53. 70 per cent to Zyuganov’s 40.41 per c...Russian President Boris Yeltsin, after an emphatic election victory, made a plea on July 4 for national reconciliation. With over 99 per cent of the vote counted, Yeltsin had 53. 70 per cent to Zyuganov’s 40.41 per cent. The 65-year-old persident’s victory will return him to展开更多
On August 5, US President Bill Clinton signed into law a bill to punish foreign companies that invest in oil and gas projects in Iran or Libya. The law, which sparked vehement protests from European countries, was des...On August 5, US President Bill Clinton signed into law a bill to punish foreign companies that invest in oil and gas projects in Iran or Libya. The law, which sparked vehement protests from European countries, was designed to discourage investment in Iran and Libya. On August 14, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Akbar Nateq-nouri vowed to take stance against US domination展开更多
Russian President Boris Yeltsin issued a decreeon March 26, ordering the destruction ofRussian chemical weapons for implementinginternational commitments to chemicaldisarmament.The chemical weapons stockpiles areestim...Russian President Boris Yeltsin issued a decreeon March 26, ordering the destruction ofRussian chemical weapons for implementinginternational commitments to chemicaldisarmament.The chemical weapons stockpiles areestimated at 40000 metrictons.展开更多
On June 2, US President Bill Clinton renewedthe Most-Favoured Nation trade status for Chinafor another year on the recommendation of USSecretary of State Warren Christopher.
Retired senior Chinese leader Chen Yun died atage 90 of an illness at 14:04 on April 10 inBeijing. An Organization of African Unity missionarrived in Burundi on April 12, seeking topromote reconciliatton in a nation r...Retired senior Chinese leader Chen Yun died atage 90 of an illness at 14:04 on April 10 inBeijing. An Organization of African Unity missionarrived in Burundi on April 12, seeking topromote reconciliatton in a nation racked byethnic bloodshed and to head off any massslaughter on a scale similar to Rwanda.展开更多
Russian President Boris Yeltsin arrived in Beijing on December 17 on a visit to China. Speaking to reporters at Beijing airport upon arrival, Yeltsin said it is only natural that Russia and China, which share a 4000-k...Russian President Boris Yeltsin arrived in Beijing on December 17 on a visit to China. Speaking to reporters at Beijing airport upon arrival, Yeltsin said it is only natural that Russia and China, which share a 4000-kilometre border, should seek to develop their friendship and co-operation. Yeltsin and Chinese President Yang Shangkun signed the joint declaration on the basic principles governing bilateral relations in Beijing on December 18 after separate talks in the morning between Yeltsin and Chinese Premier Li Peng and Communist Party General Secretary Jiang Zemin.展开更多
Struggling to rebuild a mission near collapse,the UN Security Council voted on June 16 toenlarge its force in Bosnia to include up to12500 heavily armed troops.
文摘World oil prices may rise modestly after King Fahd of Saudi Arabia handed the running of government to his brother, allowing him time to recover from a stroke, energy analysts said on January 1. The succession to King Fahd is viewed nervously by some oil traders because of Crown Prince Abdullah’s reputation for taking a tougher traditionalist line.
文摘In his unusually long, 81-minute address to ajoint session of Congress on the night of January24, US President Bill Clinton called on bothparties to "put aside partisanship, pettiness andpride" and get to work tackling the nationsproblems. He called for more and better jobs,expanded educational opportunities, a fairer taxsystem and political reform. He outlined newinitiatives, including a drive to curb teenpregnancey and raising the $4.25 hourlyminimum wage.
文摘Economic ministers from 10 East Asiancountries opened talks in Chiang Rai, Thailandon February 15 aimed at reaching a jointstrategy for the region ahead of next month’sAsia-Europe summit. The ministers agreed thatthe 10 Asian countries should present a commonface when their leaders meet their 15 Europeancounterparts in Bangkok from March 1-2.
文摘European Union farm ministers resumed their emergency meeting on April 2 in Luxembourg to finalize a draft plan drawn up overnight to stamp out "mad cow" disease and end the crisis.
文摘The United States and the European Unionsigned in Madrid what they described as ahistoric new covenant to guide their relationshipinto the 21st century.
文摘The European Union summit ended on December 16 in Madrid. European leaders set their seal on a drive to make Europe a global power ready for challenges of the next century with a new currency and a new list of members. The US federal government partially shut down for the second time in a month on December 16, with President Bill
文摘More than 20000 representatives and tourists from 170 countries and regions participated in the World Festival of International. Youth which opened on July 1 in Pyongyang.
文摘On January 4, United States planes shot down two Libyan jet fighters over the Mediterranean Sea. This is the first fighting between the US and Libya since US jets bombed Tripoli in 1986. But on January 12, the United States, Britain and France, in a rare triple veto, blocked a Security Council resolution to deplore the shooting down of two Libyan jets by US navy fighters. President Fidel Castro of Cuba announced on January 4 in Havana that the first 3000 Cuban troops to be withdrawn from
文摘Threats of a trade war between the world’stwo economic powerhouses faded on June 29after Japan and the United States struck a dealin their long and bitter feud over car markets.Week-long talks in Geneva drew to a close onJune 28 with both sides hailing victory afternearly two years of dispute.
文摘Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamadstrengthened his already considerable political cloutwith a landslide victory in the general electionsheld on April 25. The National Front coalition,comprised of 14 parties, won 162 of 192parliament seats contested in the country’s generalelections.
文摘Chinese Vice-Premier Zhu Rongji left Beijingon July 17 on an official goodwill visit to sevenAfrican countries at the invitation of thegovernments of those countries: Tanzania,Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia,Angola and Zambia.
文摘Russian President Boris Yeltsin, after an emphatic election victory, made a plea on July 4 for national reconciliation. With over 99 per cent of the vote counted, Yeltsin had 53. 70 per cent to Zyuganov’s 40.41 per cent. The 65-year-old persident’s victory will return him to
文摘On August 5, US President Bill Clinton signed into law a bill to punish foreign companies that invest in oil and gas projects in Iran or Libya. The law, which sparked vehement protests from European countries, was designed to discourage investment in Iran and Libya. On August 14, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Akbar Nateq-nouri vowed to take stance against US domination
文摘Russian President Boris Yeltsin issued a decreeon March 26, ordering the destruction ofRussian chemical weapons for implementinginternational commitments to chemicaldisarmament.The chemical weapons stockpiles areestimated at 40000 metrictons.
文摘On June 2, US President Bill Clinton renewedthe Most-Favoured Nation trade status for Chinafor another year on the recommendation of USSecretary of State Warren Christopher.
文摘Retired senior Chinese leader Chen Yun died atage 90 of an illness at 14:04 on April 10 inBeijing. An Organization of African Unity missionarrived in Burundi on April 12, seeking topromote reconciliatton in a nation racked byethnic bloodshed and to head off any massslaughter on a scale similar to Rwanda.
文摘Russian President Boris Yeltsin arrived in Beijing on December 17 on a visit to China. Speaking to reporters at Beijing airport upon arrival, Yeltsin said it is only natural that Russia and China, which share a 4000-kilometre border, should seek to develop their friendship and co-operation. Yeltsin and Chinese President Yang Shangkun signed the joint declaration on the basic principles governing bilateral relations in Beijing on December 18 after separate talks in the morning between Yeltsin and Chinese Premier Li Peng and Communist Party General Secretary Jiang Zemin.
文摘Struggling to rebuild a mission near collapse,the UN Security Council voted on June 16 toenlarge its force in Bosnia to include up to12500 heavily armed troops.
