Archive for January 5th, 2012

BEIJING China called on the European Union on Thursday to heed objections to its plans to charge airlines for carbon emissions and to hold talks with opponents.,wholesale Ed hardy shoes The charges, which took effect Sunday, are aimed at curbing emissions of climate-changing gases but airlines oppose them as an improper tax. The ratings... »

BEIJING (Reuters) China said on Wednesday that seven people killed by police in the restive far western region of Xinjiang last week had been trying to leave the country to wage “holy war” and had kidnapped some herders on their way to the border. The kidnappers took two people hostage late last Wednesday in... »

BEIJING (Reuters) A man in southern China’s Guangdong province died of bird flu Saturday a week after being admitted to hospital with a fever, state media reported. The 39-year-old bus driver living in Shenzhen, just across the border from Hong Kong, developed symptoms on December 21 and was admitted to a hospital on December... »

PORTLAND, Ore. Nike Inc.’s second-quarter profit rose 3 percent as strong demand and higher prices for its shoes, clothes and gear offset increased costs. Nike and other consumer product companies have been coping for some time with higher costs for materials, labor and freight. But while others have struggled to regain their footing in... »

RIVERSIDE, Calif. Etta James’ manager says the terminally ill blues singer is breathing on her own after being taken off a respirator. Lupe De Leon says Friday that the change in her condition is great news and that the singer’s blood pressure is normal. De Leon says James was put on a respirator when she... »