SINGAPORE – Sprice Travel Network has emerged as the top travel advertising network for the key South East Asian markets of Malaysia and Singapore, as well as India, according to comScore Media Metrix May 2011 data. In a statement by the Vice President, Business Development & Marketing, Asia Pacific, Sprice, ... Read More

NEW YORK-- Oil prices are falling once again, and relief at the gas pump is likely on the way too. But be careful what you wish for. Low gas prices can sometimes be more a symptom of a weakening economy, than a cure to consumers' woes. Crude oil briefly dipped below $80 ... Read More

Harvest remains on hold in France, and wet weather is starting to cause quality problems in milling wheat. Analyst Agritel said rain was likely to keep combines under wraps until Thursday (11 August). “Despite good testweight recorded before rains, millers reported quality problems for many varieties, generating an increasing buying interest for ... Read More

KABUL, Afghanistan  — The 30 American service members — most of them elite Navy SEALs — who died when their helicopter was shot down had rushed to help Army Rangers who had come under fire, two U.S. officials said Sunday. The heavy loss shows that clandestine tactics carry huge risks despite ... Read More

President Barack Obama has signed legislation to increase the US debt ceiling and avert a financial default, after Congress voted in favour of a bipartisan compromise deal. The bill cleared its final hurdle in the Senate by 74 votes to 26, after negotiations went down to the wire. It ... Read More

US President Barack Obama says Republican and Democratic leaders have reached an agreement on raising the US debt limit and avoiding default. Under the proposed deal, the US debt ceiling would rise by up to $2.4bn. In return, Congress has committed to reducing the deficit by a similar amount over 10 years, ... Read More