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  • Mar 6, 2006
  • 5 min read

ITALY: Shaky mandate awaits centre-left

The Italian business lobby Confindustria yesterday said the next government should make lower tax...

Italy
  • Mar 6, 2006
  • 1 min read

EUROPEAN UNION: Commission to unveil energy proposals

The European Commission will argue for greater powers over energy policy in the EU on Wednesday.

  • Mar 3, 2006
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UNITED KINGDOM: Post-Brown Labour leaders in the wings

Minister for Communities David Miliband, now 40 years old, entered UK Prime Minister Tony Blair's...

United Kingdom
  • Mar 3, 2006
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EU/IRAN: Nuclear talks stall

Talks held in Vienna today between Iran and the EU-3 ended early with no agreement.

Eu
  • Mar 2, 2006
  • 6 min read

GERMANY: Coalition success set to unravel

Germany's coalition government completed its first 100 days in office yesterday. The 'grand...

Germany
  • Mar 2, 2006
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EUROPE/US: Human rights body codemns abuses by spies

Council of Europe Secretary-General Terry Davis yesterday presented a report on the suspected...

United States
  • Mar 2, 2006
  • 1 min read

EURO-AREA: Rate rise risks choking recovery

The European Central Bank (ECB) raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%...

  • Mar 1, 2006
  • 2 min read

SERBIA-MONTENEGRO: Independence vote agreed

Montenegro's government and opposition yesterday agreed on the date and terms for a referendum on...