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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina elected pope

Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina elected pope


Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina elected pope

Posted: 13 Mar 2013 12:54 PM PDT

The Catholic faithful cheered the presentation of Pope Francis after the conclave of cardinals reached a two-thirds majority a day after gathering

New leader needs skills of a modern manager

Posted: 13 Mar 2013 01:25 PM PDT

As well as a theologian and communicator, cardinals will be hoping for an efficient administrator to drag the Catholic Church into the modern era

Germany defies calls for stimulus

Posted: 13 Mar 2013 11:14 AM PDT

Calls from eurozone partners for more economic stimulus were ignored as Berlin revealed plan to cut spending and balance budget ahead of schedule

Xi’s wife to play role in charm offensive

Posted: 13 Mar 2013 07:16 AM PDT

Peng Liyuan, a famous Chinese folk singer, will have her own speaking engagement when she accompanies her husband to South Africa for a Brics summit

EU Parliament rebuffs budget

Posted: 13 Mar 2013 11:10 AM PDT

The parliament's vote to reject the budget was widely expected but MEPs reduced their demands suggesting a compromise is likely

China’s central bank warns on inflation

Posted: 13 Mar 2013 04:44 AM PDT

Comments by governor is latest sign the government is willing to tolerate slightly slower growth to keep prices and the property market in check

Italian U-turn on marines angers India

Posted: 13 Mar 2013 06:22 AM PDT

Italy fears that dispute over marines it is refusing to send back to India for possible trial could hamper trade relations between the two countries

Eurozone industrial output declines

Posted: 13 Mar 2013 05:15 AM PDT

The disappointing data point to a further contraction in the first quarter of 2013, though some economists say that the outlook is stabilising

Turkey’s strongman broadens his appeal

Posted: 13 Mar 2013 09:32 AM PDT

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey's prime minister, has gained support with people who link his rule with the growing prosperity of the past decade

Payment for some air delays cut

Posted: 13 Mar 2013 08:50 AM PDT

EU rules will enshrine air passengers' rights in law but cut some of the compensation payments that they are currently entitled to

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