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International news of November 18, 2008 - Saudi oil tanker seized by pirates
2008-11-18 16:51:54 (GMT) (Caymanmama.com - World News News)Latest top 5 International news of November 18, 2008 is published in Caymanmama press release distribution service for its International news readers
- Michael Mullen, US military chief not in favor of peace talks with Taliban
- US President elect meets his rival McCain - First meeting after elections
- 50,000 jobs cut by Citigroup worldwide
- Saudi oil tanker seized by pirates
- Gesture of goodwill from Israel - 250 Palestinian prisoners to be released
Michael Mullen, US military chief not in favor of peace talks with Taliban
Washington: “The time is not right to discuss peace with Taliban in Afghanistan,” said the US military chief Michael Mullen. He said, ‘At some point in time, we get to a point in these insurgencies where you peel off the reconcilable and I think you start having conversations with those who are reconcilable.’ ‘At least from my perspective, we’re not there yet.’
US President elect meet his rival McCain - First meeting after elections
Chicago: Obama met his rival McCain yesterday to discuss about how the leaders of the country work with single mind and with the spirit to take the country out of the current crises it is facing. After the meeting Obama an McCain issued a joint statement saying ‘It is in this spirit that we had a productive conversation today about the need to launch a new era of reform where we take on government waste and bitter partisanship in Washington in order to restore trust in government, and bring back prosperity and opportunity for every hardworking American family.’ ‘We hope to work together in the days and months ahead on critical challenges like solving our financial crisis, creating a new energy economy, and protecting our nation’s security.’
50,000 jobs cut by Citigroup worldwide
New York: The global financial crises have forced the Citigroup to cut down 50,000 jobs worldwide. The news report stated that “US banking giant tightens its belt further to cope with a global financial crisis and heavy losses.”
Citigroup’s announcement for job cuts came as the bank has suffered billions of dollars in losses linked with mortgage investments and the fall of US estate market and the credit crunch that surfaced this year.
Saudi oil tanker seized by pirates
Dubai (AFP): A Saudi oil carrier Sirius Star was attacked and captured by pirates off the east coast of Africa. The tanker is owned by Saudi Aramco has a crew of 25 people on board. According to the International Marine Bureau 83 ships have been attacked off Somalia, 33 vessels were hijiacked. The pirates still hold 12 ships and over 200 people are still in the hands of pirates.
Gesture of goodwill from Israel - 250 Palestinian prisoners to be released
Jerusalem: During the discussion with the Palestinian President Mahmood Abbas, the Israeli PM promised to release 250 Palestinian prisoners next month before the Haj and Eid holidays begin. The Israeli government spokesman said ‘The 250 prisoners will be released in advance of the upcoming Muslim holiday.’
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