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Turkey’s politicians seek to ease tension

Turkey’s politicians seek to ease tension


Turkey’s politicians seek to ease tension

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:39 AM PDT

The deputy prime minister, speaking on behalf of Erdogan, says the excessive use of force against the protesters was 'wrong and unjust'

Erdogan backers pour scorn on protesters

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 11:19 AM PDT

The Turkish town of Cankiri, with seven voters out of 10 being faithful to the ruling party AKP, shows prime minister still commands popular support

Abe’s arrow aims to pierce labour shield

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 05:12 AM PDT

Labour market reform will be critical to determine the success of Abenomics as the prime minister prepares to launch his national growth strategy

Brussels offers China solar reprieve

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:05 AM PDT

Karel De Gucht, EU trade commissioner, cuts punitive tariffs on imports of Chinese solar panels for two months in an attempt to avert a trade war

Twelve dead as floods hit central Europe

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:15 AM PDT

At least 12 deaths and thousands are evacuated from Czech Republic, Germany, Poland and Austria as Danube and Elbe rivers burst their banks

Tehran bazaar revolts over tax increases

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 08:55 AM PDT

Bazaaris say it makes more sense to shut up shop than continue doing business and anticipate a visit from the tax man as levies continue to rise

Moscow mayor steals a march on rivals

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 10:34 AM PDT

Sobyanin quits two years early and calls a snap election in September, taking by surprise his potential rivals who include activist Navalny

New York offers companies no tax for 10 years

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 04:45 AM PDT

The New York governor proposes tax-free zones around upstate universities to attract high-tech investment and jobs in languishing areas

Fears for press freedom in Venezuela

Posted: 04 Jun 2013 08:48 AM PDT

After winning a tight election, Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro is accused of muzzling the media after Cadena Capriles and Globovisión are sold off

French minister hits at Amazon ‘dumping’

Posted: 03 Jun 2013 05:33 PM PDT

Attack on Amazon comes despite establishment in France by company of big distribution centres, the most recent of which opened a year ago

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