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Negotiators Near Greek Debt Deal

Negotiators Near Greek Debt Deal

28 Jan 2012

…monetary affairs commissioner, said a deal could come soon, possibly this weekend. He made the remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Greece has once again dominated headlines surrounding the eurozone debt crisis as negotiations… ...

Corruption seen as a top problem…

28 Jan 2012

Russia is hugely represented here at the World Economic Forum. Bill Browder of Hermitage Capital takes issue with that. "There are so many examples of high level government crime in Russia… ...

UN: Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Disease Up

UN: Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Disease Up

20 Jun 2011

…could have a huge impact on economic development and fighting poverty. The project, which is sponsored by the World Economic Forum, is estimating the global costs of newly diagnosed cancer cases at "more than $300 billion in 2010" and of… ...

Tunisia: Country Open For Business

Tunisia: Country Open For Business

29 Jan 2011

…Mustapha Kamel Nabli, appointed governor of the country's central bank earlier this week, said Saturday at the World Economic Forum that the mere fact he was in Davos was an indication that "things are under control economically." He pledged… ...

Geithner: Solid Recovery, But No 'Boom'

Geithner: Solid Recovery, But No 'Boom'

28 Jan 2011

The US economy is not booming, but the recovery is on solid ground as politicians seek consensus on a long-term strategy to address government debt, US Treasury secretary Timothy Geithner told the World Economic Forum on Friday. ...

South Africa's Nelson Mandela Ailing

South Africa's Nelson Mandela Ailing

27 Jan 2011

…President Mandela goes to hospital for check-ups... this is one of those check-ups," said Zuma, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, having earlier urged the media "to afford him the dignity and respect that he is entitled… ...

Female Suicide Bomber Suspected

Female Suicide Bomber Suspected

25 Jan 2011

…Medvedev said in televised remarks. The Russian premier had been scheduled to fly to Switzerland for this week's World Economic Forum in Davos but he postponed the trip. Sources told RIA Novosti that the attack bore all the hallmarks of militants… ...

Severed head found at Moscow airport

Severed head found at Moscow airport

24 Jan 2011

…and punished," Medvedev said. The Russian premier had been scheduled to fly to Switzerland for this week's World Economic Forum in Davos but he postponed his trip. Last March, Moscow was targeted by two female suicide bombers, both from… ...

US Falls in Global Ranking

US Falls in Global Ranking

09 Sep 2010

The financial crisis and its aftermath may be taking a longer-term toll on the competitiveness of the U.S. economy, according to a study by the World Economic Forum released Thursday. ...

Oil Spill Concerns Mexico

Oil Spill Concerns Mexico

31 May 2010

…ever faced and said oil could still be leaking into the sea well into August. Espinosa, who was attending the World Economic Forum Global Redesign Summit in Doha, said oil hasn't reached Mexican territorial waters in the Gulf of Mexico but… ...

European Debt Shows Troubles Not Over

European Debt Shows Troubles Not Over

30 May 2010

The sovereign debt crisis in Europe shows that the world's economic woes are "far from over" and highlights the need for reforms, the vice chairman of the World Economic Forum said Sunday. ...

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