Europe is one of the seven continents of Earth which, in this case, is more a cultural and political distinction than a physiographic one, leading to various perspectives about Europe's borders. Physically and geologically, Europe is a subcontinent or large peninsula, forming the westernmost part of Eurasia and west of Asia.

Europe is bounded to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by the Mediterranean Sea, and–according to the traditional geographic definition–to the southeast by the waterways adjoining the Mediterranean to and including the Black Sea, and the Caucasus Mountains (in Caucasia). Europe's eastern frontier is vague, but has traditionally been given as the divide of the Ural Mountains and the Caspian Sea to the southeast. The Urals are considered by most to be a geographical and tectonic landmark separating Asia from Europe.

Europe is the world's second-smallest continent in terms of area, covering about 10,390,000 square kilometres (4,010,000 sq mi) or 2.0% of the Earth's surface. The only continent smaller is Australia. In terms of population, it is the third-largest continent (Asia and Africa are larger) with a population of more than 710,000,000, or about 11% of the world's population.

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Forbes.com: Logistics News

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Incorrect accounting leads to a bond downgrade.
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Ruthie Ackerman Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:35:00 -0000
The Baltic Dry Index of shipping rates rises for the first time in 24 days.
Constellation Stars In Its Own Drama
Ruthie Ackerman Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:35:00 -0000
Accounting oversight triggers a bond downgrade.

BBC News | Business | World Edition

Homebuilding in US at 17-year low
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:54:51 -0000
The number of US homes and apartments being built falls to the lowest level in more than 17 years, government figures show.
Foreign sales boost HP earnings
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:35:32 -0000
Hewlett-Packard, the world's largest computer firm, sees quarterly profits boosted by international sales.
Zimbabwe inflation rockets higher
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:41:22 -0000
Zimbabwe's rate of inflation surges above 11,250,000% as an economic crisis continues to grip the country.

NYT > World Business

As Oil Giants Lose Influence, Supply Drops
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:22:12 -0000
Though eager to expand, the major Western oil companies are finding it harder than ever to find new prospects.
Bleak Outlook From the Bank of Japan
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:42:19 -0000
The central bank delivered its bleakest assessment of the economy since the Asian financial crisis of 1997 and 1998 in a sign that a global slump might be spreading too quickly for Japan to avert recession.
General Dynamics to Buy Jet Aviation
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:25:04 -0000
General Dynamics said that it would acquire Jet Aviation, a privately held provider of business-aviation services based in Zurich, for about $2.25 billion in cash.

washingtonpost.com -

Military delays new truck awards until October
Reuters Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:51:46 -0400
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on Tuesday it would put off winnowing the field of companies bidding for $10 billion in new truck orders until October.
GM offers employee discount to all on 2008 models
AP Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:31:51 -0400
NEW YORK -- General Motors Corp. said Tuesday it will extend employee discounts to everyone on almost all of its 2008 and some of its 2009 models as it seeks to clear its remaining inventory of 2008 vehicles.
General Dynamics to buy Jet Aviation for 2.25B
AP Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:22:17 -0400
WASHINGTON -- General Dynamics Corp. said Tuesday it will buy Jet Aviation for about $2.25 billion in cash, part of the defense contractor's push to expand its private civilian jet business and tap into robust demand for luxury planes overseas.
Car buyers' satisfaction with US brands stumbles
AP Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:45:35 -0400
NEW YORK -- U.S. car buyers are growing less satisfied with their purchases from domestic automakers while their Asian and European competitors continue to improve, according to a recent survey.
Car buyers' satisfaction with US brands stumbles
AP Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:59:12 -0400
NEW YORK -- U.S. car buyers are growing less satisfied with their purchases from domestic automakers while their Asian and European competitors continue to improve, according to a recent survey.
Shifting to a Greener Attitude on Tire Ratings
Cindy Skrzycki Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
As Americans try to squeeze every last mile out of a gallon of gasoline, one regulatory option hasn't been given much of a road test: telling consumers the fuel efficiency of their tires.

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