SEOUL: North Korea has test-fired four ballistic missiles, on the eve of US Independence Day celebrations, according to South Korean officials, further fuelling regional tensions amid its nuclear standoff.

Officials from a 17-member body which account for the lions share of the world's carbon emissions will hold urgent talks next Tuesday to iron out differences on the eve of a July 8-10 summit of the G8.Group of Eight diplomats

Planning your holidays in Lanzarote this summer? Then download the latest edition of Lanzarote Guidebook, the in-depth island guide. Completely free of charge. Featuring 96 info packed pages along with some great photos of the island. Download fast and for

La Graciosa is often referred to as the eighth Canary Island. And with just 600 inhabitants, no roads and some seriously impressive beaches this arid little island is certainly a great destination for both day trippers and holiday makers alike.

Our property for sale in Lanzarote pages feature a selection of character properties and rural fincas. Many are constructed in traditonal style, with original features thick exterior walls, internal patios and beamed ceilings. Here we take a look at several

The PWA World Cup Tour splashes down on Lanzarote next week from June 30th. This feast of high adrenaline action will be taking place at Playa Las Cucharas in Costa Teguise . And as in previous years the event extends

Looking for long term rentals in Lanzarote ? Browse over 300 rental properties located across the island. Encompassing everything from studios to luxury villas. Two bedroom duplex in Playa Blanca :: €650pcm A new townhouse arranged over two floors, which

Figures just released by AENA - the Spanish airport authority - and the Cabildo de Lanzarote reveal that the number of foreign tourists arriving on flights to Lanzarote fell by 26.15% last month. As the economic crisis continues to bite

A kayak tour provides a great way of exploring Lanzarote's many hidden corners. Opening up whole areas of the coastline which can only otherwise be reached by a long trek on foot or with a 4×4. And with a new

The 18th annual Jazz Canarias festival gets underway with two free concerts taking place in Lanzarote this week. On 3rd July Mezzoforte and guests will be performing in the former island capital of Teguise . Whilst Lanzarote born guitarist Diego

Searching for good value villas in Lanzarote ? There's plenty of options available in Playa Blanca , the resort based at the southern tip of the island. With self-catering villa accommodation starting from around £450 per week. Puerto Chico 1

Spanish Kiteboard Championship From 8th to 12th July, the Spanish Kiteboard/Kitesurf Championship will be taking place at Famara . The spin-off sport combines surfing with parascending, with the board allowing riders to skim the waves and pull off some serious

If you are in the market for a pure breed that is an excellent home or hunting companion, then you have to consider the possibility of owning a Labrador Retriever It is considered one of the worlds most popular breeds

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Despite the negative publicity surrounding the credit card industry there are many consumers who not only use credit cards without going deep in debt but also benefit from that use These individuals take advantage of reward programs and balance transfer

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The "staycation" - an offspring trend of last summer's $4 a gallon gas - has gained an even stronger foothold in 2009 amid the worst economic times of a generation. As families and area attractions adapt to the idea of

The court-appointed trustee responsible for liquidating Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities has announced that $231 million in Securities Investor Protection Corp. funds has been set aside to satisfy 543 claims by victims of Bernard Madoff's massive Ponzi scheme. The figure

The 2nd Circuit has rejected a challenge from out-of-state wine retailers to New York state's prohibition on direct sales and delivery of wine to New Yorkers. Deciding a closely watched case that drew three intervenors and a number of amici,