Denmark

Geneva, Switzerland, 9 April 2008 - Denmark is the most networked economy in the world, followed by Sweden and Switzerland, according to The Global Information Technology Report 2007-2008, released today by the World Economic Forum. Among the top ten, the Republic of Korea (9) and, to a lesser extent, the United States (4) post the most notable improvements (moving up 10 and 3 positions, respectively).

World Economic Forum Networked Readiness Index 2007-2008    » read more »

March 1, 2008 -- PRESIDENT BUSH: Welcome. Thanks for coming. A couple opening statements, and we'll answer two questions apiece.

Mr. Prime Minister, we're really thrilled you're here. Laura and I love having you and Anne-Mette with us. Pretty good guests when you can have a meaningful mountain bike ride at sunset, and then at sunrise, and the man not even break into a sweat. You're in incredible condition, and I really have enjoyed my time with you -- my time when we talked, and my time when we rode. I also appreciate the fact that you're a good personal friend and strong leader.    » read more »

14 February 2008 -- Iron Maiden’s year has got off to a roaring start with the February 4th release of the band’s long-awaited DVD Live After Death smashing straight into the UK music DVD charts at Number One not only outpacing its nearest competitor by three to one, but outselling the rest of the Top 6 combined!    » read more »

12 November 2007 -- Danish parliamentary elections Tuesday appear headed for a close finish, with voter surveys showing the ruling center-right coalition facing a tough opposition challenge driven by immigration and welfare issues.

Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rassmussen, in power since 2001, called elections 15 months early, hoping to take advantage of high approval ratings and an alliance with a new center-right party, the New Alliance.

His minority two-party government has ruled with the backing of the right-wing Danish People's Party, known for its hardline stance on immigration.    » read more »

Germany, Singapore, Japan and the United Kingdom among the top ten

Geneva, Switzerland, 31 October 2007 – The United States tops the overall ranking in The Global Competitiveness Report 2007-2008, released today by the World Economic Forum. Switzerland is in second position followed by Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Finland and Singapore, respectively.    » read more »

Washington, 28 September 2007 -- On September 28, Bruce Springsteen kicked off a North American tour in support of his new album Magic. He launched the 23-date outing in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

After wrapping up concerts in Boston, Massachusetts on November 19, the band will head to Europe where 13 concerts are scheduled in Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, the U.K. and France.

Bruce Springsteen's "Magic" hits record stores on October 2.

Source: VOANews.com

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IBAF president Schiller pleased with continued growth of international talent pool and player development

09/07/2007, Lausanne, SWITZERLAND -- Major League Baseball (MLB) announced this week that through the close of the third annual MLB International (MLBI) European Baseball Academy on Aug. 30, seven Academy participants have signed professional contracts with six different MLB Organizations.    » read more »