A Japanese fisherman loads tuna fish cought at bluefin tuna farm in 2007. The king of Japanese sushi and sashimi may disappear from menus after Europe joined the United States on Wednesday in arguing for a ban on trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna.

Europe to argue for bluefin tuna trade ban

AFP - 2 hours 51 minutes ago

BRUSSELS (AFP) - - The king of Japanese sushi and sashimi may disappear from menus after Europe joined the United States on Wednesday in arguing for a ban on trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna. Full Story »

China critics, Net founders among record 237 Nobel contenders

AFP - Thursday, March 11
Protesters holding placards showing images of Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo demonstrate for his release outside the China Liaison offices in Hong Kong in February 2010. A record 237 candidates are in the running for this year's Nobel Peace Prize, the Nobel Institute said Wednesday, with Chinese dissidents, including Liu, and the founders of the Internet known to be on the list.

OSLO (AFP) - - A record 237 candidates are in the running for this year's Nobel Peace Prize, the Nobel Institute said Wednesday, with Chinese dissidents and the founders of the Internet known to be on the list.

Germany, France see 'EMF' as medium term aim: Fillon

AFP - Thursday, March 11
German Chancellor Angela Merkel (R) and French Prime Minister Francois Fillon address a press conference following talks at the chancellery in Berlin. France and Germany agree that idea of a European-style IMF is not aimed at helping Greece now but is a medium-term project, Fillon said Wednesday after talks in Berlin.

BERLIN (AFP) - - France and Germany agree that idea of a European-style IMF is not aimed at helping Greece now but is a medium-term project, France's prime minister said Wednesday after talks in Berlin.