Showing posts with label Pacific. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pacific. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

5 Pacific islands swallowed by the sea

5 Pacific islands swallowed by the sea





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Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Canadian Pacific Revises Offer for Norfolk Southern

Canadian Pacific Revises Offer for Norfolk Southern


Norfolk Southern, which rejected a proposed combination last week, called the revised offer “grossly inadequate.”


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Friday, December 4, 2015

Norfolk Southern Rejects $28 Billion Bid From Canadian Pacific

Norfolk Southern Rejects Billion Bid From Canadian Pacific


The railroad operator said the bid undervalued the company and the chance for achieving regulatory approval was too low.


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Thursday, November 5, 2015

Effect of Vietnam Deal on Pacific Trade Depends on Hanoi Follow-Up

Effect of Vietnam Deal on Pacific Trade Depends on Hanoi Follow-Up


The side agreement to the Trans-Pacific Partnership calls for the legalization of independent labor unions and of workers’ strikes in Vietnam.


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In Pacific Trade Deal, Vietnam Agrees to U.S. Terms on Labor Rights

In Pacific Trade Deal, Vietnam Agrees to U.S. Terms on Labor Rights


Terms detailed in a newly released text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership include workers’ freedom to unionize and to strike.










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In Pacific Trade Deal, Vietnam Agrees to U.S. Terms on Labor Rights

In Pacific Trade Deal, Vietnam Agrees to U.S. Terms on Labor Rights


Terms detailed in a newly released text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership include workers’ freedom to unionize and to strike.










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Tuesday, October 6, 2015

President Obama Needs to Make Case for Pacific Trade Deal

President Obama Needs to Make Case for Pacific Trade Deal


He now has to persuade the public and Congress that the agreement will be good for the American economy.


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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Pacific Trade Deal Talks Resume, Under Fire From U.S. Presidential Hopefuls

Pacific Trade Deal Talks Resume, Under Fire From U.S. Presidential Hopefuls


The proposed agreement, which would be a legacy achievement for President Obama, has had trade ministers deadlocked over pharmaceutical drug protections, auto exports and other matters.










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Saturday, August 22, 2015

Hurricane Danny weakens; Kilo in Pacific loses strength

Hurricane Danny weakens; Kilo in Pacific loses strength












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Friday, August 21, 2015

A Chilling Update on the Ticking Seismic Bomb off the Pacific Northwest Coast

A Chilling Update on the Ticking Seismic Bomb off the Pacific Northwest Coast


Can a fresh detailed look at the enormous seismic and tsunami threat to the Pacific Northwest spur preparations? Let’s hope so.


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