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Thursday, December 27, 2012

Brahimi calls for interim regime for Syria

Brahimi calls for interim regime for Syria


Brahimi calls for interim regime for Syria

Posted: 27 Dec 2012 09:34 AM PST

Envoy's attempt to bring in a political transition receives little sign of public support from western enemies of Damascus regime or from rebels

Crisis takes toll on Greeks’ mental health

Posted: 27 Dec 2012 07:39 AM PST

Figures show number of suicides has increased 37% in two years as economic uncertainty and five years of recession place psychological strain on population

Lisbon’s rescue programme at critical point

Posted: 27 Dec 2012 07:54 AM PST

Weaker-than-expected growth and recent political setbacks mean Portugal risks missing new, loosened deficit targets and must find a further €4bn in cuts

Reid pessimistic on budget deal

Posted: 27 Dec 2012 12:10 PM PST

The chances of a US budget deal before the end-of-year deadline fade, with Congressional leaders launching broadsides against each other to apportion blame

Putin vows to ban adoptions by US citizens

Posted: 27 Dec 2012 10:45 AM PST

Critics argue that Moscow is playing politics with children's lives as the Kremlin prepares to ban Americans from adopting Russian children

Jackson to step down as head of EPA

Posted: 27 Dec 2012 11:00 AM PST

Lisa Jackson will step down as head of EPA after four years at the helm of an organisation charged with protecting the environment

Chávez hands economy to vice-president

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 09:09 PM PST

The Venezuelan president has delegated all economic responsibilities to Nicolas Maduro, his vice-president, while he recovers from cancer surgery

Ex-president Bush senior in intensive care

Posted: 27 Dec 2012 02:17 AM PST

George HW Bush's move to the intensive care unit follows 'series of setbacks' after he was hospitalised in November for bronchitis

Abe turns back clock to stimulate economy

Posted: 27 Dec 2012 01:35 AM PST

Japan's new prime minister's plans to beat deflation and renew economic growth through debt-funded spending echo the investment sprees of the 1990s

Mandela discharged from hospital

Posted: 27 Dec 2012 12:31 AM PST

Nelson Mandela is to receive further care at home to recover from illness after his longest hospital stay since his release from prison in 1990

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