United States

Supreme Court rejects retaliation for discrimination complaints

US Supreme CourtWashington  - The US Supreme Court has barred employers from retaliatin

Bush criticizes Myanmar extended detention of Suu Kyi

George W BushWashington  - US President George W Bush said Tuesday he was "deeply troubled"

Balloon takes off without flier, thwarting 40-kilometre skydive

Michel FournierNew York - French adventurer Michel Fournier watched his hopes of breaking several

Consumer confidence drops to lowest in 15 years

World EconomyWashington  - A key gauge of US consumer confidence dropped to its lowest level since

Pak needs 159 years, India 50 years to catch up with industrialised world: WB Report

World Bank, IMF responsible for food, fuel crisis: India

US business group asks Taiwan, China to foster bilateral trade

Taipei  - A major US business group Tuesday urged Taiwan and to open their markets and improve their relations after the election of a China-friendly government on the island.

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