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Monday, April 30, 2012

Rivals vie for position in new Russia

Rivals vie for position in new Russia

Rivals vie for position in new Russia

Posted: 30 Apr 2012 08:46 AM PDT

A struggle for power in Vladimir Putin's new government is intensifying ahead of the unveiling of a new cabinet next week

Berlin insists on eurozone austerity

Posted: 30 Apr 2012 12:01 PM PDT

Germany rejects more growth-oriented policies advocated by some European leaders in face of voter anger

US third party struggles to gain traction

Posted: 30 Apr 2012 10:44 AM PDT

Americans Elect is struggling to find a game-changing candidate for the November election

Bahrain orders retrial for hunger striker

Posted: 30 Apr 2012 06:08 AM PDT

Court calls for retrial of 21 men convicted of leading pro-democracy uprising, though they will not be released until new verdicts are reached

Fate of Chen at core of US-China relations

Posted: 30 Apr 2012 10:33 AM PDT

Countries have a narrow window to negotiate a quick solution to this stand-off. If they do not, the risk is that positions harden and domestic politics start to take over

Monti prepares spending cuts to avoid VAT rise

Posted: 30 Apr 2012 11:25 AM PDT

Italy's premier is under pressure to cut spending, both from the public as well as the main parties in parliament supporting his government

Bomb blasts hit Syrian city of Idlib

Posted: 30 Apr 2012 04:33 AM PDT

Fresh reports of violence highlight difficulties faced by General Robert Mood, the newly arrived commander of a UN mission to Syria

French winner faces tough budget action

Posted: 30 Apr 2012 10:01 AM PDT

The priority for whoever wins the presidential election on Sunday will be to balance the budget – a feat not accomplished in France for 30 years

Suu Kyi agrees to attend parliament

Posted: 30 Apr 2012 04:00 AM PDT

The National League for Democracy says it will end its boycott, resolving a stand-off with the government, and send its MPs to the capital

Siachen disaster highlights a military folly

Posted: 30 Apr 2012 05:47 AM PDT

Avalanche that entombed 140 Pakistanis in a contested border area spurs calls for an end to the 28-year stand-off with India
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Sunday, April 29, 2012

Human rights loom over US-China talks

Human rights loom over US-China talks

Human rights loom over US-China talks

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 09:47 AM PDT

Dissident lawyer Chen Guangcheng's persecution casts a shadow over the meeting this week, which comes as Beijing struggles to contain its political crisis

German workers launch strikes over pay

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 07:37 AM PDT

German engineers launch warning strikes over pay demand

Saudi Arabia closes Cairo embassy

Posted: 28 Apr 2012 11:59 PM PDT

Worst diplomatic tiff between the countries in decades follows protests by Egyptian activists over the detention of lawyer Ahmed al-Gizawy

Greek voters urged to back euro

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 10:20 AM PDT

Socialist leader Evangelos Venizelos, trailing in polls, tells the country to support continued membership of the bloc despite painful austerity

US election noise obscures approaching fiscal precipice

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 10:27 AM PDT

More by paralysis than judgment, the US has adopted a gentle path of retrenchment

Syrian critics see election as a sham

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 11:18 AM PDT

President Assad's supporters say the poll next week is a signal of reform but opponents suggest an orchestrated regime deception

Dublin loses momentum on Yes vote

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 09:38 AM PDT

Opinion poll shows only 47 per cent of likely voters saying they will back the eurozone fiscal discipline pact. One in five Irish votes are still undecided

No grand deal with Murdoch, says PM

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 06:24 AM PDT

Cameron admits discussing BSkyB at Brooks' dinner, saying he only spoke about Cable, who had to surrender his role in judging the bid

Cubans court controversy in malaria battle

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 08:35 AM PDT

Advisers from a Havana-based company, using high-level diplomatic connections, push larvicide technology to fight the disease in Africa

Aid worker found dead in Pakistan

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 06:47 AM PDT

Body of kidnapped British doctor Khalil Rasjed Dale, who was working for the International Committee of the Red Cross, found by a Quetta roadside
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Saturday, April 28, 2012

Spain jobless rate rises near one in four

Spain jobless rate rises near one in four

Spain jobless rate rises near one in four

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 07:40 AM PDT

Half of young people under 25 have no work and in more than 1.7m households no one has a job. In Germany unemployment is at its lowest since 1990

Chinese activist in US protection

Posted: 28 Apr 2012 05:50 AM PDT

Chen Guangcheng, the blind Chinese human rights lawyer who has escaped house arrest, is under the protection of US officials, activists say

Despair and defiance greet Syrian monitors

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 09:00 AM PDT

A disturbing journey with the UN convoy reveals a situation far from the two-week-old truce demanded by the UN Security Council

US economic growth of 2.2% disappoints

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 10:25 AM PDT

A large fall in government spending during the first quarter of 2012 saw a drop in the annualised growth rate for US GDP below market expectations

Le Pen backers scorn Sarkozy and Hollande

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 09:05 AM PDT

From the moment Marine Le Pen won almost 18 per cent of last Sunday's vote, the question of who her 6.5m supporters would choose became vital to the outcome

Economists go head-to-head over US budget

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 11:40 AM PDT

The economic debate dominating the 2012 US presidential campaign has drawn two of the profession's giants into a pointed exchange over Barack Obama's budget plans

Mexican migrant town is left on its knees

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 06:15 AM PDT

As the net flow of migrants from Mexico to the US has ground to a halt, the once booming town of Altar is struggling to survive

Dutch approve Brussels-compliant budget

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 09:46 AM PDT

The Netherlands sends a budget plan to Brussels that will bring its deficit below EU limits

Haarde celebrates ‘95% victory’ in court

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 10:07 AM PDT

Former Icelandic premier blames two-year ordeal on political vendetta cloaked in what he says were legally spurious allegations of wrongdoing

BoJ adds Y5tn to asset purchase plan

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 10:06 PM PDT

The Bank of Japan announces further measures to battle slowing growth and deflation while adjusting the terms to allow it to buy more government debt
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Friday, April 27, 2012

Spain jobless rate rises near one in four

Spain jobless rate rises near one in four

Spain jobless rate rises near one in four

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 07:40 AM PDT

Half of young people under 25 have no work and in more than 1.7m households no one has a job. In Germany unemployment is at its lowest since 1990

US economic growth of 2.2% disappoints

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 10:25 AM PDT

A large fall in government spending during the first quarter of 2012 saw a drop in the annualised growth rate for US GDP below market expectations

BoJ adds Y5tn to asset purchase plan

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 10:06 PM PDT

The Bank of Japan announces further measures to battle slowing growth and deflation while adjusting the terms to allow it to buy more government debt

Despair and defiance greet Syrian monitors

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 09:00 AM PDT

A disturbing journey with the UN convoy reveals a situation far from the two-week-old truce demanded by the UN Security Council

Chinese activist flees house arrest

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 04:13 AM PDT

At least two of human rights lawyer Chen Guangcheng's relatives have been detained following his getaway, says a human rights group

Le Pen backers scorn Sarkozy and Hollande

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 09:05 AM PDT

From the moment Marine Le Pen won almost 18 per cent of last Sunday's vote, the question of who her 6.5m supporters would choose became vital to the outcome

Mexican migrant town is left on its knees

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 06:15 AM PDT

As the net flow of migrants from Mexico to the US has ground to a halt, the once booming town of Altar is struggling to survive

Guinea-Bissau junta given ultimatum

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 09:35 AM PDT

Ecowas has told the coup leaders to allow in a regional force and free top politicians or face sanctions, and will also send troops to Mali

Vietnam tycoon falls foul of the party

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 12:11 AM PDT

One of only two tycoons to join Vietnam's parliament Dang Thi Hoang Yen now faces expulsion

Japan scraps postal privatisation plans

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 05:03 AM PDT

Move also clears the way for the banking and insurance arms to offer new services even if the state sells only half of its stake in them
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Thursday, April 26, 2012

China reform drive boosted by Bo’s fall

China reform drive boosted by Bo’s fall

China reform drive boosted by Bo’s fall

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 11:19 AM PDT

Wen and allies try to exploit Chongqing party chief's downfall by promoting a more democratic system before they step aside at autumn congress

Key US states face slow job growth

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 11:22 AM PDT

Job growth in the 14 states pivotal to the presidential election has advanced at a slower pace than in the rest of the US over the past year

Obama courts the ‘angry white men’

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 10:24 AM PDT

Election campaign has targeted every group, but the White House's pitch for blue-collar Republican base has distinct echoes of a class-warfare thesis

Sarkozy seeks to win over far-right

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 10:57 AM PDT

Centre-right incumbent has appeared in one of Paris's poorest suburbs to deliver a speech almost entirely devoted to themes favoured by National Front

War victims welcome Taylor verdict

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 08:57 AM PDT

Those affected by Sierra Leone's brutal war have had a long wait to see justice done, but some were angry about cost to jail former Liberian president

Turkey steeled for prolonged Syria crisis

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 08:24 AM PDT

As the number of refugees passes 25,000, Ankara is moving them to camps at less porous parts of the border with Syria to reduce security problems

Thousands gather to sing song Breivik hated

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 10:20 AM PDT

Norwegians gathered in Oslo and other towns across the country for a musical protest to show killer had not destroyed multicultural society

Medvedev rejects Putin view on protests

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 09:09 AM PDT

The outgoing Russian president has ridiculed talk of US influence. But his show of independence is still hobbled by his job swap

Crisis dealt blow to Europe’s integration

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 09:28 AM PDT

ECB points to 'clear setback', and even a reversal, in the integration of pan-European financial services since 2007, report says

Ozawa cleared in political funding case

Posted: 25 Apr 2012 09:03 PM PDT

Japanese politician Ichiro Ozawa has been found not guilty of breaking rules over a $5.2m land deal, allowing him to try a return to politics
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Gingrich drops out of Republican race

Gingrich drops out of Republican race

Gingrich drops out of Republican race

Posted: 25 Apr 2012 08:37 AM PDT

After failing to win a single state in Tuesday's five primaries, Newt Gingrich finally withdraws from the battle for the Republican 2012 nomination

Syrians allege reprisals after UN visits

Posted: 25 Apr 2012 10:37 AM PDT

The scale of the task appears to be overwhelming the 15-strong team of monitors who are mobbed by civilians alleging violence and abuses

Assad and foes put on a show of resilience

Posted: 25 Apr 2012 09:24 AM PDT

Evolution of Syria's protest movement is seen as having more impact on how long the president will stay in power than any international response

Rupert Murdoch rejects ‘power broker’ status

Posted: 25 Apr 2012 12:37 PM PDT

News Corp chairman says he never linked support of his UK newspapers to business advantage

Bo’s brother quits China Everbright board

Posted: 25 Apr 2012 11:22 AM PDT

Elder brother of the purged Chinese politician steps down from board of Hong Kong-listed company

Arizona immigration law gains sympathy from judges

Posted: 25 Apr 2012 12:13 PM PDT

Supreme Court judges struck a sympathetic tone towards Arizona's tough immigration law as they heard a challenge to the law from the Obama administration

Draghi calls for Europe ‘growth compact’

Posted: 25 Apr 2012 10:55 AM PDT

ECB chief scales back his hopes for an early economic rebound in the single currency bloc

Barroso plan for EU budget rise sparks outrage

Posted: 25 Apr 2012 10:05 AM PDT

A proposal for a 6.8% increase for next year's EU budget put forward by the European Commission provoked harsh reactions from member states

Taylor verdict offers closure for Sierra Leone

Posted: 25 Apr 2012 12:04 PM PDT

The Hague decision will mark the first time a head of state has faced a ver­dict on charges of crimes against humanity

Nigeria bank chief urges fuel subsidy probe

Posted: 25 Apr 2012 11:06 AM PDT

Nigeria's outspoken central bank governor has called for a criminal investigation into a multi-billion dollar fuel subsidy fraud
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Hollande seeks wider EU fiscal pact

Hollande seeks wider EU fiscal pact

Hollande seeks wider EU fiscal pact

Posted: 24 Apr 2012 12:44 PM PDT

Financial markets have been unsettled at the prospect of a victory for Mr Hollande in the May 6 run-off against Nicolas Sarkozy

BP engineer arrested in Gulf spill probe

Posted: 24 Apr 2012 11:14 AM PDT

Charges do not touch on the question of responsibility for the disaster, which could be brought against employees or the company itself

Murdoch turns heat on UK government

Posted: 24 Apr 2012 11:50 AM PDT

Pressure on David Cameron and one of his senior ministers to answer tough new questions

Town reflects what went wrong with Spain

Posted: 24 Apr 2012 09:56 AM PDT

Montijo in Extremadura is in the midst of a depression that has hit much of the country since the deflation of its property bubble

Dutch fight over how deep to cut

Posted: 24 Apr 2012 10:34 AM PDT

A gathering revolt against EU-imposed austerity measures will have to wait for a less debt-adverse country than the Netherlands

Assad intensifies cyberwar against Qatar

Posted: 24 Apr 2012 09:38 AM PDT

Syria's president is using a group of hackers to plant stories suggesting the popular uprising against him is an attack by Gulf monarchies

Wukan officials punished over land sales

Posted: 24 Apr 2012 06:03 AM PDT

Beijing fines two former village bureaucrats for corruption but villagers criticise the ruling as too lenient and urge jail for the officials

Putin steps down as head of ruling party

Posted: 24 Apr 2012 08:17 AM PDT

President-elect says he is quitting because he must be above party politics and proposes Medvedev to lead grouping

Chinese boats fish in dangerous waters

Posted: 23 Apr 2012 11:49 PM PDT

Chinese fisherman are plying a dangerous trade by fishing in disputed waters that are claimed by other nations as well as China

Romney looks to next primary round

Posted: 24 Apr 2012 06:11 AM PDT

Republicans in five states go to the polls in the first contests since Rick Santorum's withdrawal, with officials anticipating a low turnout
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Monday, April 23, 2012

Desperate Syrians mob UN mission

Desperate Syrians mob UN mission

Desperate Syrians mob UN mission

Posted: 23 Apr 2012 10:31 AM PDT

Opposition crowds fear that the 300-strong peace observer group will fall far short of what is needed to stop the bloodshed

Netherlands in turmoil after PM quits

Posted: 23 Apr 2012 10:37 AM PDT

Government's collapse after Wilders pulls out of budget talks threatens to move battle over austerity to the heart of the eurozone

Spain slides into recession, figures show

Posted: 23 Apr 2012 05:33 AM PDT

First quarter extends decline in GDP by 0.4 per cent, adding to a 0.3 per cent contraction in the previous quarter, central bank says

Le Pen surge poses challenge to Hollande

Posted: 23 Apr 2012 10:12 AM PDT

National Front breakthrough means the Socialist favourite's first-round win does not guarantee eventual victory against incumbent president

Europe must confront crisis of legitimacy

Posted: 23 Apr 2012 09:13 AM PDT

The reality is that the crash is stirring a potentially far-reaching crisis of legitimacy in Europe's political system

Obama pushes for student debt reprieve

Posted: 23 Apr 2012 10:43 AM PDT

President calls on Congress to prevent doubling of interest rate in move that helps with his push to attract young voters in presidential election

Former Icelandic PM guilty of negligence

Posted: 23 Apr 2012 11:01 AM PDT

Geir Haarde convicted over the country's 2008 banking crash but was cleared of three more serious charges and will not be punished

EU to suspend most Myanmar sanctions

Posted: 23 Apr 2012 04:02 AM PDT

Cautious move retains a separate arms embargo, but sends signal welcoming the dramatic changes in Naypyidaw

Gas spat sparks fears for Egypt-Israel ties

Posted: 23 Apr 2012 08:36 AM PDT

Concern mounts that cancellation of crucial supply contract signals partnership is falling victim to wave of Arab turmoil

Eurozone economic activity contracts

Posted: 23 Apr 2012 02:55 AM PDT

PMI data shows region pushed deeper into recession, denting hopes Germany can drive eurozone growth and casting shadow over upbeat business sentiment
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Sunday, April 22, 2012

France votes in presidential election

France votes in presidential election

France votes in presidential election

Posted: 22 Apr 2012 04:21 AM PDT

With the lowest ratings of any president since the 1950s, Sarkozy is expected to suffer the fate of other leaders swept from office by the eurozone crisis.

Suu Kyi’s party postpones taking up seats

Posted: 22 Apr 2012 09:41 AM PDT

Myanmar democratisation suffers setback as NLD says members will delay taking seats in parliament over row on constitutional oath

Czech protesters stage rally against government

Posted: 22 Apr 2012 10:37 AM PDT

The Czech government faces a test after a fiscal tightening programme splinters the ruling coalition and sparks street protests

Dutch government falls over budget talks

Posted: 21 Apr 2012 09:47 PM PDT

The Netherlands' coalition collapsed when a far-right politician pulled out of negotiations on austerity measures

Israel moves to bolster West Bank outposts

Posted: 22 Apr 2012 09:24 AM PDT

A move to give authorisation to three West Bank 'outposts' is tantamount to creating the first new settlement in over 20 years, say critics

Setback for Gillard as Speaker steps aside in sex scandal

Posted: 22 Apr 2012 07:30 AM PDT

Slipper's decision following sexual harassment and fraud claims wipes out Labor's majority

Bahrain Grand Prix passes off smoothly

Posted: 22 Apr 2012 10:07 AM PDT

Authorities try to curtail attempts by protesters to bring their pro-democracy demands into the heart of the event

Chinese censors hamstrung by US site

Posted: 22 Apr 2012 07:40 AM PDT

Boxun, a US-based dissident website, has been publishing information on the Bo Xilai scandal the Communist party would rather keep under wraps

Israeli partner says Egypt ends gas deal

Posted: 22 Apr 2012 12:29 PM PDT

The unconfirmed report that Egypt is ending its contract to supply natural gas to Israel is 'worrying', says finance minister

South Sudan seeks Beijing investment

Posted: 22 Apr 2012 10:59 AM PDT

South Sudan is seeking Chinese funds to build an alternative oil pipeline so that it no longer depends on the north to export its oil
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