Topic: Luxembourg

Tighter sanctions on North Korea: Like squeezing lemon juice from a walnut?

The US wants to tighten sanctions on North Korea. Can it tighten economic sanctions on a country without much of an economy?

iPad hits the 2-million sales mark

In less than 60 days, Apple has sold 2 million iPad tablets. What does that mean to the book world?

France, Germany at odds as euro continues to tumble

France and Germany disagree over the best way to handle Europe's sovereign debt crisis and their collapsing common currency, the euro. Some analysts think it could strain European unity.

'Zombie' satellite runs amok in Earth's orbit

The out-of-control communications satellite Galaxy 15 is drifting into orbits occupied by other spacecraft.

Satellite goes rogue, threatens other spacecraft

An adrift Intelsat satellite that went silent last month could collide with other satellites in its path, officials say.

Rich nations' secret: Work harder. Work smarter. Or both.

Here's the OECD's inside look at why some nations have higher living standards and productivity.

International women's day: Which nation has smallest pay gap for women?

Several European nations boast smaller pay gaps than the United States, says a new study released on International Women's Day.

French air traffic controllers' strike latest European labor trouble

A French air traffic controllers' strike has grounded dozens of flights in Paris, one of Europe's busiest air travel hubs. The first hints of spring appear to be bringing strike fever to Europe.

Former French prime minister acquitted in slander trial

The acquittal of Dominique de Villepin over an alleged smear campaign clears the French former prime minister to return to politics and challenge President Nicolas Sarkozy's reelection in 2012.

Beginner's guide to Skype

For some 500 million users, Skype turns their PC into a phone.

One president for 27 nations: Can Tony Blair lead Europe?

Britain's former prime minister is poised to be the first-ever president of the European Union – a notion that's causing some unease on the continent.

G-20 leaders to target nations harboring tax dodgers

Under threat of sanctions, Switzerland and other tax havens are starting to rethink their secrecy laws.

Food and films for thought

Berlin film festival sparks conversations about sustainability and food production over elegant cuisine.

French assertiveness on credit crisis jars Europe

A spirit of cooperation is tested ahead of a crucial series of meetings to prepare for a Nov. 15 US summit.

France's Sarkozy emerging as leading figure

President Nicolas Sarkozy heads to Asia this week to broach the idea of bringing India and China together with G-8 nations in a 'Bretton Woods II' framework of economic rules.

EU bans incandescent light bulbs

Meeting last week in Luxembourg, European Union energy ministers agreed to ban filament light bulbs across all 27 member states. The decision comes just a few days before the EU will lift duties on energy-efficient bulbs imported from China, a move that is expected to bring down their prices.

Obama and McCain diverge on globalized trade

They’re looking for balance between ‘free trade’ and protection for American workers.

Europe pushed to produce its own rescue plans

Three major lenders were rescued on Monday as the global credit crisis spread.

Report: US bottled water market slowing

After years of steady growth, the US market for bottled water appears to be cooling off, the Worldwatch Institute reported Monday.

Marrying Anita

The US had failed her. So Anita Jain turned to her ancestral home to provide a husband.

World

On eve of Serbia vote, E.U. pact means more aid

Serbia will sign a premembership deal with the E.U. today that could bolster trailing pro-Western parties and give it greater access to record funding for the Balkans.