http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billion
International news avoids the term "billion" because it can refer to 10^9 or 10^12.
In UK English, 10^9 is called a milliard.
International news avoids the term "billion" because it can refer to 10^9 or 10^12.
In UK English, 10^9 is called a milliard.
Still, thanks for pointing that out.