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1. Government announces tighter regulations for UK Student Visas and UK Skilled Workers Visas. November 19, 2009 The Prime Minister targets those working and studying on UK Student Visas and will reduce the number of skilled occupations open to workers from outside the UK. Currently on a student Visa, migrants can work for 20 hours per week, although it is notoriously difficult to monitor. Additionally Engineering, Care Work and other professions should now seek UK employees and not fill the skills shortage gap with migrants. There is nothing new in the latest announcements - the shadow government pointed out it is a series of re - announcements. However in the 12 months before an election, Gordon Brown... (read more) Author: Lucy Bower

2. India, US Preparing to Finalize Strategic Partnership Framework November 18, 2009 American and Indian top officials, in coming days, are hoping to finalize a framework for the expanding strategic dialogue of the two democracies. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh heads to the United States on Saturday for an "official state" visit. The five-day visit will come at a time when law enforcement and intelligence officials of both countries are holding intensive discussions on counter-terrorism. Amid a growing security partnership, U.S. officials say President Barack Obama is to inform Prime Minister Singh about his decision on a U.S. troop surge for Afghanistan. India is anxious abo... (read more)

3. African Leaders Discouraged But Undaunted by Climate Talks Outlook November 17, 2009 Africa's climate summit negotiators say they are discouraged by the outlook for next month's Copenhagen talks, but will insist on a political deal that meets their demands. Members of Africa's negotiating team met to finalize a continental strategy for the talks.Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi (file photo)Their hopes for a legally-binding climate treaty in Copenhagen have been dashed, but Africa's climate-summit negotiators remain undaunted. The lead negotiator, Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, says the same goals could be achieved by a political deal that leads to a treaty in the... (read more)

4. Somali Pirates Free Spanish Boat With 36 Crew November 17, 2009 Piracy in the Gulf of Aden, off the coast of SomaliaSomali pirates have freed a Spanish fishing boat with 36 crew members after holding them for more than six weeks.Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero announced the ship's release at a news conference Tuesday.He said the MV Alakrana is sailing toward safe waters and that all of its crew members are "safe and sound."Earlier Tuesday, pirates holding the ship told reporters they had received a multimillion dollar ransom for its release.  Asked whether a ransom was paid, Mr. Zapatero said "the government did what it had to do."... (read more)

5. Britain Offers to Hold Summit on Afghanistan November 17, 2009 Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown (file photo)British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Monday that he would like to host a summit next year to chart a timetable for the handover of security in various regions of Afghanistan to the Afghan government, with an eye toward the withdrawal of NATO forces from country. In the traditional prime minister's speech at the Lord Mayor's banquet in London, Mr. Brown said he has offered London as a venue for an international conference next year to map out the international community's next steps in Afghanistan."I want that conference to chart a comprehe... (read more)

6. Thai-Cambodia Dispute Raises Nationalist Sentiment in Bangkok November 16, 2009 Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, during meeting at Hun Sen's residence in Takhmua, Kandal province, 11 Nov 2009 The dispute between Thailand and Cambodia over a visit to Phnom Penh by Thailand's former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, is drawing Thais to the streets. The visit has prompted an anti-Thaksin rally in Bangkok, and there are expectations of more protests.A crowd of around 15,000 people listens to nationalist songs and speeches attacking former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.They gathered in a Bangkok park Sunday to protest Mr. Thaksin's arrival in Cambodia... (read more)

7. Climate summit November 16, 2009 The UN climate summit face a failure In Copenhagen, it will probably be no binding agreement, since the resistance of several countries is too large. To prevent a collapse after all, too, calls for the U.S. to Environment Röttgen to concede. Why have this weekend, the hopes of a definitive agreement to protect the global climate at the UN conference in Copenhagen largely destroyed.The effort had failed because of resistance of many countries, admitted the host of the meeting, Danish Prime Minister Rasmussen Lars Løkke, on Sunday a summit of the Asia-Pacific Apec Economic Forum in Singapore.Fed... (read more) Author: Joyce Klerk

8. Former President Clinton Calls for Peace on Visit to Israel November 15, 2009 A former American president who tried and failed to broker a final Middle East peace agreement is back in the region. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is visiting Israel to mark the 14th anniversary of the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. "In the last 14 years, not a single week has gone by that I did not think of Yitzhak Rabin and miss him terribly," he said.Bill Clinton - File PhotoMr. Clinton was president when Mr. Rabin was assassinated by an Orthodox Jew who opposed his policy of handing parts of the biblical Land of Israel over to the Palestinians in exchange for peace. T... (read more)

9. Obama, Hatoyama Emphasize Cooperation During Tokyo Visit November 14, 2009 President Barack Obama (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, 13 Nov 2009U.S. President Barack Obama wrapped up his short visit to Japan Saturday by renewing U.S. commitment to Asia. The president's visit began with sharp criticism over a U.S. plan to move its marine base in the southern island of Okinawa. But Mr. Obama and Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama set aside their differences to emphasize cooperation on everything from the war in Afghanistan to climate change. President Obama's first visit to Japan lasted just 24 hours. B... (read more)

10. APEC Leaders Discuss Economic Recovery November 14, 2009 Australian Prime Minister Kevin RuddLeaders of Pacific Rim economies are gathering in Singapore to discuss recovering from the global financial crisis and promoting free trade.Leaders of the 21-member Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation have stressed that the global recovery is still fragile, and more coordinated efforts are needed to overcome protectionism and have stable growth.The Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, spoke Saturday about establishing a new model for cooperation that he calls the "Asia-Pacific Community".Mr. Rudd said, "Our vision for the future is how do we create an inst... (read more)

11. Sleeping Yogas November 16, 2009 The most important question in astrology is predicting the timing of an event or events. Astrologers have been doing researches on this aspect of astrology more than any other aspect. Why is a person born rich and remains rich throughout his life. Why is a person born rich but looses money and riches at some particular time of his life and leads the life of a poor from then onwards. Why is a person born poor and remains so for the rest of his life. Why is a person born poor but becomes rich at some particular time in his life. Why doe... (read more) Author: Himanshu Shangari

12. Obama to Outline Asia Approach in Tokyo Speech November 13, 2009 President Barack Obama pauses during his joint news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama in Tokyo, 13 Nov 2009U.S. President Barack Obama is set to deliver a speech in Tokyo that aides say will lay out his approach to American relations with Asia. White House officials say the speech will cover a wide range of issues including nuclear proliferation and climate change.Ben Rhodes, the Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications says the president will also talk about human rights - particularly in places like Burma.But Rhodes indicates the speech will not incl... (read more)

13. Australian PM Calls for Greater Cooperation with India November 13, 2009 Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, left, shakes hands with his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh before a meeting in New Delhi, 12 Nov 2009Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has called for more investment and trade with India during a visit to the Indian capital. Rudd has also promised that attacks on Indian students in Australia will not be tolerated.  On top of the agenda of Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd during his visit to New Delhi, was his promise that his government is committed to ensuring the safety of Indians studying in Australian universities.The issue figured duri... (read more)

14. Obama Opens Asia Tour With Talks in Tokyo November 13, 2009  President Barack Obama, left, and Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama arrive for joint news conference in Tokyo, 13 Nov 2009The United States and Japan are vowing to keep their alliance strong at a time of change in both Washington and Tokyo. The Japanese capital was the initial stop on Barack Obama's first trip to Asia as President of the United States.It was a low-key arrival in a chilly rain. And it came at a time of uncertainty in relations between the United States and Japan.The new Japanese Prime Minister - Yukio Hatoyama - campaigned on a pledge to be less dependent on Washin... (read more)

15. Brown: Britain Will Send More Troops to Afghanistan November 13, 2009 Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown (File)Britain's prime minister says the UK will send more troops to Afghanistan if other allies do the same. Speaking on British radio, BBC's Radio Four, Gordon Brown said he's confident of that support.Prime Minister Gordon Brown said British envoys are being sent out to talk with coalition partners and NATO allies to make the case for sending more troops to Afghanistan."We are prepared to put more troops into Afghanistan, there must be burden-sharing among the alliance," he said.Britain currently has 9,000 troops in Afghanistan and is proposing sending 5... (read more)

16. Obama: Decision Soon on More Troops for Afghanistan November 13, 2009 President Barack Obama (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, 13 Nov 2009U.S. President Barack Obama says he will soon decide how many additional troops to send to Afghanistan, saying any delay in his decision came because he is determined to "get it right."In a joint news conference in Tokyo with Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, Mr. Obama rejected recent criticism that his administration has been stalling the decision.  Obama said U.S. policy on Afghanistan must protect America from terrorist networks, but he adde... (read more)

17. Experts Hired for Controlling Finances - Champions League Tickets November 13, 2009 In order to monitor the finances of topmost football clubs, UEFA, the governing body of European Soccer has selected an expert team. This club will check all the budget and expenses of all the topmost football clubs. http://www.championsleagueticketshop.com/ Recently, UEFA has made some major announcements regarding the newly formed club. Jean-Luc Deheane, former Belgian Prime Minister along with eight other financial and legal consultants are the members of this Club Financial Control Panel. The board has the power to inspect and check all accounts. They can also recommend bannin... (read more) Author: Gajendra Verma

18. Ethiopia's Meles says US at Fault for Africa's Econ Woes November 13, 2009 Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi (file photo)Ethiopia Prime Minister Meles Zenawi says failures in the U.S. financial system are largely to blame for Africa's economic crisis, and pointed to China as a possible key to recovery.  Our correspondent in Addis Ababa has details of the Ethiopian leader's keynote address to the annual African Economic Conference.Speaking to an audience of academics and policymakers, Ethiopia Prime Minister Meles Zenawi painted a gloomy picture of Africa's economic outlook.  He said the theme of the conference, fostering development in the current econo... (read more)

19. Thasksin Delivers Speech in Phnom Penh November 12, 2009 Thailand's former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, continued a controversial visit to Cambodia with a speech to economists and businessmen Thursday, during which he managed to take a swipe at his political opponents.Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra speaks during an economic conference at the finance ministry in Phnom Penh, 12 Nov 2009Thaksin Shinawatra told officials and businessmen that he hopes his new role as an economics adviser to the Cambodian government would help the both countries. "I see a lot of synergy between your country and mine," he said.  "What is good for... (read more)

20. Russian Gas: Pipelines, Politics and Money November 11, 2009 Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir PutinRussian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has warned Ukraine he will cut off the country's gas supplies if it siphons fuel from export lines. Mr. Putin made the statement in Moscow following a meeting with Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann. His warning carries an implicit threat that Europeans this winter could again face shortages of gas they receive from Russia via pipelines that go through Ukraine.  Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has been discussing energy with European leaders much of this past year. He met with the prime minister of Hungar... (read more)

21. Pakistan Seeks Role in US-Afghan Policy November 11, 2009 Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani (File)A top Pakistani official says his country wants a role in helping the U.S. shape a new policy for Afghanistan.Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani says the U.S. should take Pakistan into "confidence" as it reviews its new policy. He also says stability in Afghanistan is vital for his country.The prime minister commented Wednesday after meeting in Islamabad with a U.S. congressional delegation led by House of Representatives member John Tierney, a Democrat from Massachusetts. Tierney chairs a national security and foreign affairs subcommittee... (read more)

22. Australian PM Flies to India to Soothe Diplomatic Tensions November 11, 2009 Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has arrived in India on a mission to enhance bilateral ties and to soothe diplomatic tensions following recent attacks on Indian students in Sydney and Melbourne.  Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd (File)Kevin Rudd meets Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his cabinet ministers Thursday in India for wide-ranging discussions. Ties between the two nations have deteriorated in recent months following highly publicized attacks on Indian students in Australia. Some of the attacks are thought to have been racially motivated. Mr. Rudd is expected t... (read more)

23. Cambodia Rejects Thai Request to Extradite Former Leader November 11, 2009 Cambodia has rejected a request for the extradition of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who is now visiting the Southeast Asian nation.Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, left, sits with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen during meeting in Takhmua, Kandal province, 11 Nov 2009On Wednesday, Thai diplomats presented Cambodian officials with a request to detain and extradite Mr. Thaksin. He arrived in Cambodia on Tuesday, where he has been appointed economic adviser to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. Cambodia responded with a diplomatic note rejecting the request. ... (read more)

24. Ethiopian Opposition, Ruling Parties Exchange Allegations Over Upcoming Elections November 10, 2009 Ethiopian PM Meles Zenawi (File)Eight Ethiopian opposition groups are accusing Prime Minister Meles Zenawi's ruling party of using its control of the government to systematically crush opponents ahead of next year's national elections. The eight groups say that negotiations between the ruling Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front, or EPRDF, and other opposition parties are ignoring the most important issues.The eight opposition groups, calling themselves the Forum, say an electoral Code of Conduct signed by the ruling Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front and three othe... (read more)

25. Zimbabwe Prime Minister Returns to Cabinet Meetings November 10, 2009 Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and ministers of his party are due to participate in the weekly cabinet meeting for the first time in weeks. The prime minister's party decided last week to suspend a boycott of ministerial meetings in the unity government with President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF.Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai addresses a rally east of Harare Sunday, saying President Mugabe should respect the MDC as an equal partner, 08 Nov 2009The attendance of Movement for Democratic Change ministers was confirmed by the party's spokesman and Minister of Information, Comm... (read more)

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