Somali pirates get $3.3M ransom; Spain ‘did what it had to do’ to free 36 sailors
Somali pirates get $3.3M ransom, free 36 hostages Somalis: $3.3M ransom paid, 36 hostages aboard Spanish trawler taken in early October freed
Somali pirate: $3.3M ransom paid, 36 hostages free Spain’s prime minister says Somali pirates have freed trawler with crew of 36
Spain says pirates freed trawler, 36 crew members El Salvador awards highest honor to 6 Jesuit priests killed by army 20 years ago
El Salvador honors 6 Jesuits slain by army in 1989 1,200 Caribbean troopers to guard Commonwealth meetPort-of-SPAIN - About 1,200 Carribean troopers along with local security personnel will maintain a hawk-eye vigil during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to be held in this Trinidad and Tobago capital Nov 27-29, a minister said, adding 9/11 has “changed the security landscape for heads of states”. British Airways and Iberia talk up benefits of merger amid opposition
BA and Iberia: merger positive for passengers British Airways CEO: Merger with Spain’s Iberia won’t boost fares, shares rise for both
BA chief says Iberia deal won’t raise fares Maulana Azad’s vision is lauded in TrinidadPort-of-SPAIN - The work and vision of India’s first minister of education Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad was highlighted during the celebration of International Scholars’ day in Chaguanas in central Trinidad. Spanish airline Iberia reports Q3 loss of €16.4 million from year-ago profit
Iberia reports €16.4 million Q3 loss MADRID — Spanish airline Iberia SA, poised to merge with British Airways PLC, reported Friday a loss of €16.4 million ($24.5 million) in the third quarter, compared to a profit of €30.4 million a year earlier, as the economic crisis sapped demand for air travel. Spanish airline Iberia reports Q3 loss of euro16.4 million from year-ago profit
Iberia reports euro16.4 million Q3 loss MADRID — Spanish airline Iberia SA, poised to merge with British Airways PLC, reported Friday a loss of euro16.4 million ($24.5 million) in the third quarter, compared to a profit of euro30.4 million a year earlier, as the economic crisis sapped demand for air travel. Eurozone out of recession after economy grows 0.4 percent in third quarter
Eurozone emerges from recession in 3rd quarter British Airways, Iberia announce agreement on basis for forming new combined company
BA, Iberia agree on basis for combined company Iberia, British Airways approve agreement establishing basis for merger
Iberia, British Airways agree basis for merger British Airways confirms board talks on potential merger with Spain’s Iberia
British Airways-Iberia merger under consideration Telefonica 3rd quarter profits down 0.6 percent on lower revenue
Telefonica profits down 0.6 pct MADRID — Spanish telephone company Telefonica SA said Thursday its 3rd quarter net profit dipped 0.6 percent compared to the same period of last year as the company took in less revenue in a recession-plagued economy. 11 accused Islamic extremists on trial in Spain over alleged plot for suicide attacks
Spain tries 11 over alleged Islamic terror plot New Google service allows virtual pilgrimageSANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA - Internet users can now take a virtual pilgrimage in Spain thanks to Google’s Street View service. Port-of-Spain readies to welcome Commonwealth leadersPort-of-SPAIN - Hundreds of billboards and welcome signs have sprung up in this capital city as Trinidad and Tobago prepares to welcome Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and 51 other leaders at the opening Nov 27 of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting(CHOGM) at an $80 million conference centre built by a Chinese firm. Spanish airline Iberia cancels 368 flights because of strike by flight attendants
Strike at Spain’s Iberia cancels flights MADRID — Spanish airline Iberia has canceled 368 flights because of a two-day strike by flight attendants seeking pay increases. Somali pirates target oil tanker with rocket-propelled grenades in longest-range attack so far
Somali pirates hit oil tanker in long-range attack Kathak king Birju Maharaj enthrals Trinidad and TobagoPort-of-SPAIN - Noted Kathak exponent Pandit Birju Maharaj mesmerised Trinidad and Tobago, capturing the imagination of the packed audience at Queen’s Hall that is a premier venue for cultural shows here. World leaders wanted: No climate deal without them at Copenhagen summit
Bhagvad Gita used to smuggle cocaine in TrinidadPort-of-SPAIN - The Trinidad and Tobago police have found pages of the Hindu holy book Bhagvad Gita soaked in millions of dollars worth of liquid cocaine in a laboratory in Couva, Central Trinidad. Spain rules out freeing pirates as demanded by brigands holding Spanish trawler and crew
Spain refuses demand to free Somali pirates Negotiators at UN climate talks say strong Copenhagen global warming deal still possible
Negotiators say climate deal still possible Negotiators at UN climate talks discuss best formula for securing global warming agreement
Pirates holding Spanish trawler take 3 crew members ashore to Somalia
Spanish hostages’ wives: 3 crew taken ashore Negotiators scale back expectations of reaching full climate treaty by December deadline
Negotiators scale back UN climate pact ambitions Negotiators at UN talks inch forward toward global climate pact, but deadline in doubt
UN climate pact work moves on, deadline in doubt Africans press wealthy nations on pollution at UN talks; Doubts emerge on a 2009 climate deal
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