Oil prices dropped on Wednesday, with Brent crude falling close to 50 dollars a barrel, as demand for energy weakens worldwide and as the market awaits data on the health of US crude stockpiles. Brent North Sea crude for delivery in
North Korea said on Wednesday that it would close its land border with the South from December 1, accusing its neighbor of taking confrontation "beyond the danger level."The move follows growing irritation in Pyongyang with the
WASHINGTON - With six days left before election day, U.S. presidential front runner Barack Obama is making maximum efforts to close the deal as soon as possible, while underdog John McCain remains unyielding and aggressive against all the