Nations ask for study of effect of quota end
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A group of developing countries proposed yesterday that the World Trade Organization study the global effects of phasing out a textiles and clothing quota system, saying that many countries are losing out because of this trade liberalization.
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The U.S., the European Union and Canada plan to ask the World Trade Organization to set up a panel to investigate.
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BRUSSELS, Oct 4 (IPS) - Development groups say EU proposals to simplify  external assistance will âherald the end of an identifiable  development policy.â
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Politicians, regulators and financial specialists outside the United States are seeking a role in the oversight of American markets, banks and rating agencies.
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The EU Commission has put forward proposals for next year&#39;s fishing quotas, setting the stage for tough talks among member states later this month.
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Union trade regulators asked to probe 'one country, single store' policy
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Major powers sought to narrow   differences over sanctions against Iran on Friday as a new   deadline ticked away for it to agree to suspend sensitive   nuclear work.
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The U.S. textile industry petitioned the Bush administration on Tuesday for protection from what American companies fear will be a flood of Chinese products coming into this country when worldwide quotas are removed on Jan. 1.
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BRUSSELS, Oct 20 (IPS) - African and European civil society groups are  urging European citizens to put pressure on their governments to  halt regional trade agreements between the European Union and  developing countries.
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More than 100 nations struggled Monday to strike a balance between what rich and poor countries must do to cut greenhouse gas emissions and slow global warming.
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The United States and the seven other countries with Arctic territory today expressed concern about profound changes in the Arctic climate and said they would consider new scientific findings
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Textile importers and retailers have sued the US Government to block a proposed limit on imports from China. Producers have asked for textile quotas because they say Chinese imports will damage the domestic industry.
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OPEC was deciding Tuesday whether to maintain its production quota or give it a modest and symbolic boost to calm oil markets worried that there may not be enough crude to meet global demand by year's end.
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Â· Support fading on Labour benches, survey suggests  Â· Existing 28-day limit works well, says DPP
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OPEC president says the oil cartel may delay discussion of a cut in production quotas until Q1 of next year. Purnomo Yusgiantoro says this would allow it to get a clearer picture of the supply-and-demand situation.
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Top global warming experts huddled Thursday for a last day of talks with bureaucrats from more than 100 countries on a closely watched report that could influence government and business policy worldwide
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Several countries, including the Netherlands, will be holding referenda to allow ordinary people to have their say.