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1. Greece agrees new bailout cuts February 13, 2012 Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos has confirmed that politicians have managed to agree a new austerity deal worth $170bn. Talks have been held for the past few days among the coalition leaders, formed of a wide variety of parties and ideologies (far-right Laos party, New Democracy and Pasok), making the task even harder. Negotiations lasted for 8 hours on Wednesday, however they appear to have been unproductive as the parties involved were unable to agree on one key point: pensions. In fact, the new bailout plan includes huge cuts on pensions, public jobs and an overall cut of 1.5% in ... (read more) Author: Tony Walters

2. Turkmenistan's Ruler Wins New Term February 13, 2012 Turkmenistan's authoritarian President Kurbanguly Berdymukhamedov has cemented his rule in the Central Asian state, winning a new five-year term with more than 97 percent of the vote.The 54-year-old incumbent also serves as prime minister, commander of the armed forces and head of the only political party in the former Soviet republic. He swept to victory over seven token challengers, all of whom praised Mr. Berdymukhamedov's leadership during their campaigns.Announcing vote results on Monday, the Central Elections Commission in Ashqabat said the vote on Sunday was free and fair, illustrating ... (read more)

3. Pakistan Political Crisis Deepens As Court Indicts PM February 13, 2012 Pakistan’s Supreme Court has charged Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani with contempt for defying its order to reopen old corruption cases against his party chief, President Asif Ali Zardari. If convicted, the beleaguered prime minister could face six months in jail and lose his job. Court proceedings beginPrime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani complied with Supreme Court orders Monday to be present in the crowded Islamabad courtroom where a seven-member panel of judges charged him with contempt.The proceedings mark the formal beginning of the high-profile trial, making Gilani Pakistan’s first chie... (read more)

4. Greece warns bailout rebels of unknown, dangerous path February 13, 2012 Greece warns bailout rebels of unknown, dangerous path The Greek government told rebellious lawmakers on Saturday to back a deeply unpopular EU/IMF rescue in parliament or send the nation down "an unknown, dangerous path" to default and international economic isolation. Officials hammered home the message that Greece's future in the euro was at stake, and dismissed any suggestion that leaving the common currency offered an easy way out of Greece's more than two year crisis. ugg boots clearance In theory the coalition of Prime Minister Lucas Papademos has a huge majority, which ... (read more) Author: zhaodi peng

5. Going On Holiday February 12, 2012 If you are in the process of planning a holiday between the months of December and April, then I would suggest that you head for an exceptionally beautiful spot in the Indian state of Goa called Ashwem. This tiny village is situated right on the beach overlooking the Arabian sea and here you will find a French restaurant called ‘La Plage’, which is the Indian Prime Minister’s favourite place to eat in the entire country. There are exceptionally beautiful beach shacks behind the main restaurant building where you can stay for an excellent price and everything is so cheap once you arrive that re... (read more) Author: Harold Smith

6. Major Expansion Of National Citizen Service For 16 Year-Olds February 12, 2012 The Parliamentary Information Office of the Parliamentary Yearbook is currently gathering news items for major features on education, research and adult learning in the next edition The Prime Minister David Cameron today announced that National Citizen Service (NCS) for 16-year-olds will be tripled in size to offer 90,000 places by 2014. NCS is a voluntary programme that gives 16-year-olds the opportunity to take on new challenges, learn new skills and make a difference in their communities. Young people from very different backgrounds are brought together into a team, with a common ... (read more) Author: parliamentaryinformation office

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8. Turkmenistan Holds Presidential Election February 12, 2012 Voters cast ballots Sunday in Turkmenistan, where President Gurbanguli Berdymukhamedov is expected to be re-elected.  Russian state television showed voters lining up in the Central Asian nation to cast their vote for president.  There are seven candidates running against incumbent Gurbanguli Berdymukhamedov, who is widely expected to win. Candidates include government ministers and the director of a state-run textile factory. Berdymukhamedov, 54, is also the country’s prime minister, leader of the military, and head of the country’s only political party. The trained dentist won the last presi... (read more)

9. Greek Parliament to Vote on Austerity Measures February 12, 2012 Greece's parliament is to vote Sunday on draft austerity measures demanded by the European Union in exchange for a new bailout loan.The Greek Cabinet approved a draft of the austerity bill late Friday. If passed, it will authorize Prime Minister Lucas Papademos to agree to additional cuts required to secure a $172-billion bailout loan and head off bankruptcy.Greek leaders are issuing new pleas - and warnings - ahead of Sunday's crucial vote.In a televised address on Saturday, Prime Minister Papademos defended the thousands of job cuts, a drop in the minimum wage and other austerity measures th... (read more)

10. Turkmenistan Votes in National Elections Sunday February 11, 2012 Voters in Turkmenistan head to the polls on Sunday. They are expected to re-elect President Kurbanguly Berdymukhamedov. Kurbanguly Berdymukhamedov first came into power in 2007. The 54-year-old is called “Arkadag: The Patron” by those who work for him. He is president, prime minister and commander of the armed forces. He has also been given the title “Hero of Turkmenistan” by lawmakers.Analyst Alexei Mukhin, who is with the Center for Political Information, says that Berdymukhamedov is most likely assured to win because his token political challengers are already his government friends.He says... (read more)

11. Obama Applauds Italian Leader’s Economic Reforms February 10, 2012 President Barack Obama has praised Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Monti for his efforts to pull his country out of financial distress.  After replacing Silvio Berlusconi the past November, Monit has implemented tough austerity measures designed to cut Italy’s massive deficit and restore its economic health.After meeting in the Oval Office, President Obama expressed his support for Monti’s bold action.  “I just want to say how much we appreciate the strong start that he has embarked on, and the very effective measures that he is promoting inside of Italy,” Obama said.Monti is in the United States... (read more)

12. Cameron: We need a tougher approach on higher rate tax avoidance February 08, 2012 Prime Minister David Cameron and his deputy Nick Clegg have told a meeting of small and medium sized business leaders that the Government may announce legislation in the 2012 budget aimed at preventing higher rate tax avoidance. Mr. Cameron was speaking at his P.M. Direct event in Maidenhead, where he said that HMRC had to collect taxes in a fair and business-friendly way, adding: 'One of the things that we are going to be looking at this year is whether there should be a general anti-avoidance power that HMRC can use, particularly with very wealthy individuals and with the bigger compani... (read more) Author: liz fletcher

13. Will New Energy Secretary Encourage A Greener Britain? February 08, 2012 Prime Minister David Cameron infamously stated when he came into power that his coalition would be the greenest government ever. Reductions to the feed-in-tariff and the on-going court battles to enforce the new feed-in-tariff rate would suggest otherwise. A further blow has been dealt to Mr Cameron’s administration and its green credentials following the resignation last week of Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne. In his place comes fellow Liberal Democrat MP Ed Davey, but will he be able to convince the sceptics that the government is whole-heartedly committed to a greener B... (read more) Author: Scott Wells

14. Turkey Debates Its Role in Possible Syria Intervention February 07, 2012 Turkey is hardening its stance against the Syrian leadership and its Western allies are increasingly looking to Ankara for efforts to help unseat Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. There is debate in Turkey over whether international sanctions and diplomatic pressure on Syria could lead to military intervention and what role Ankara should play. In his weekly address to his parliamentary deputies Tuesday, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the U.N. Security Council's failure last weekend to pass a motion pressuring Syria was a fiasco.  He said Turkey is prepared to offer an alternative pla... (read more)

15. Controversial Approach to Breaking Okinawa Impasse February 07, 2012 Japanese and U.S. officials are discussing a possible compromise on a long-stalled plan to move thousands of American Marines off the southern Japanese island of Okinawa. The transfer is considered a critical part of a realignment of U.S. forces in the Pacific region at a time when China is increasing its military strength.Japanese officials say Washington and Tokyo are looking to separate the issue of Okinawa base closures from the transfer of Marines off the island.The matter has been under review by officials in both countries for years, without a resolution, and it is hoped that separating... (read more)

16. The Best Time and Day to Book a Flights to delhi February 07, 2012 Delhi, referred locally as “Dilli” and located on the banks of the river Yamuna, is a sprawling city divided into an old and a new. With its majestic buildings, regal architecture and rich culture, Delhi has been the heart of power in the Indian Sub-continent for several centuries. New Delhi is the capital of Modern and Imperial India. Before British Imperialism, Old Delhi served as the center. Delhi houses The Supreme Court, The Parliament of India - Headquarters of the Central Government of India, foreign embassies, offices and residences of The Prime Minister, President of India and Members... (read more) Author: Dharmendra Kr Rai

17. Bonuses at state-backed banks may be curbed by government February 07, 2012 The Prime minister, Cameron, said that the government has made a decision that they are going to make reductions in the cash payment bonuses of the banks. David Cameron, the Prime Minister of Britain had said that the cash bonuses in the financial sector of the country have gone totally out of control in the past few years. Now he made an announcement that the cash payment done in the banks that are backed by the state would put on a limit that would be up to 2000 pounds. He further added that a properly developed and detailed proposal would on the issue of curbing of the executive pay ... (read more) Author: John cena

18. Conclusion of Premier Wen's Visitation. February 07, 2012 In the morning of July 2, 2010, the member of the Political Bureau of the Central Standing Committee of the CPC and the Prime Minister of the State Council Wen Jiabao was accompanied by the secretary of the party committee of Hunan Province Zhou Qiang, vice provincial governor Xu Shousheng and some other leaders of central ministries and commissions and went Sany Ning county for a visit and inspection.“Five years ago I once said that we would build Sany Heavy Industry into a world class enterprise. Today, I am here cutting the ribbon at the opening ceremony for the largest crane in the world a... (read more) Author: Angela Lewis

19. Putin: Russia Must 'Renew Democracy' But Cautiously February 06, 2012 Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who is seeking a historic third term as president, has acknowledged that Russians want more say in government and the need to renew the country's political system.In an article published Monday in the Kommersant daily newspaper, Putin admitted that the government has fallen behind the people's demands for a stronger voice in it. He said Russia's civil society has become "incomparably more mature, active and responsible" and that the government must catch up to growing public activity. But he cautioned against looking to any external model, and insisted th... (read more)

20. Romania's PM Resigns Following Protests February 06, 2012 Romania's prime minister has resigned after weeks of nationwide protests of his government's tough austerity measures.Addressing his Cabinet Monday, Prime Minister Emil Boc said he will give up his mandate, saying he is resigning to "ease the social situation."  Boc's announcement follows protests by thousands of Romanians who have braved freezing temperatures in the past month to voice their anger at his government over spending cuts and other austerity measures. Although most of the protests were peaceful, some clashes between demonstrators and police turned violent.The spending cuts were re... (read more)

21. Osborne is requested to halve corporation tax February 06, 2012 Corporation tax must be halved to improve the economy and renew English financial development, as the experts have intimated. Some prominent economists have advised the government to halve the corporation tax to encourage the economy and pave the path for financial development in the economy. The Centre for Policy Studies, CPS, has urged the Prime Minister to reduce the corporation tax to as slight as 10% because it is the only resource of a feasible financial revival. The chancellor, Mr. Osborne, had promised to diminish the key rate of corporation tax to about 22% from the present 26% ... (read more) Author: Jack cook

22. Help and praise for smaller businesses February 06, 2012 Earlier this month Prime Minister David Cameron praised the courage of people who "turn their back on the security of a regular wage", and look to succeed on their own by starting a company. The Prime Minister said he believed the UK was "fizzing with business potential". As a result of the efforts from SME’s to stay afloat during these tough economic times, social networking website Facebook is offering free advertising space to them, in an effort to lend a helping hand with growth. Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg also commented on those who are self-employed in ... (read more) Author: Jane Clarke

23. Greece on "knife edge" in last hours to agree bailout February 05, 2012 Greece on "knife edge" in last hours to agree bailout Greece's prime minister scrambled on Sunday to convince lenders and politicians to sign off on a 130 billion euro ($171 billion) rescue, after his finance minister said just hours remain before the euro zone abandons the country to its fate. A technocrat appointed in November, Prime Minister Lucas Papademos is trying to ensure cash-strapped Greece avoids sinking into a chaotic default when big bond redemptions come due next month.ugg boots clearance His finance minister said Athens had only until Sunday night to clinch a seco... (read more) Author: zhaodi peng

24. Israeli Cabinet Mulls Response to Iran Threat February 05, 2012 Growing tensions between Israel and Iran topped the agenda at the weekly Cabinet meeting in Jerusalem. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opened the Cabinet meeting by referring to a statement last week by Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who described Israel as “a cancerous tumor that must be cut off.” Netanyahu said the only way to ensure Israel’s survival in a region where Iran’s ruler talks “about destroying Israel,” is to continue to develop the nation’s military might. A strong army “is the only guarantee of peace,” he said, “and Israel's only defense if peace unravel... (read more)

25. Greece on 'Knife Edge' to Agree on Bailout February 05, 2012 Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos is pressing his political allies to support a rescue package in order to avoid a government default, after his finance minister warned that just hours remain to clinch a deal.Papademos called an emergency meeting after Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos warned that the government has only until Sunday night to produce a second financing package. Venizelos made the statement after eurozone ministers threatened to cut off funds if Greece offers no proof of reforms. He said the moment is crucial, and that Greece is "on a knife edge."Athens has been attemptin... (read more)

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