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Russia moves closer to longer presidential terms
MOSCOW (AFP) - A bill lengthening Russian presidential terms passed its latest hurdle in parliament on Wednesday, amid speculation over its implications for the future of powerful Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
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Friday, 09 January 2009
UN Chief Greets Bangladesh New Prime Minister
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has congratulated Sheikh Hasina on her assuming of office as Bangladesh Prime Minister. In a letter to Sheik Hasina, the UN chief also hailed the...
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Friday, 09 January 2009
Czechs warn on EU fiscal plans
The Czech Republic has warned the European Union against borrowing its way out of the global slowdown. The Czechs are the current holders of the rotating EU presidency.
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Friday, 09 January 2009
Amnesty International Urges Human Rights Improvement in Ghana
By Scott Stearns Amnesty International said it is pleased that Ghanas hard-fought, much-delayed election came off without violence.
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Friday, 09 January 2009
Interest rate cut to lowest for 300 years
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 1.5 per cent - the lowest level in its 315-year history - as Gordon Brown came under growing pressure to do more to help the economy.
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Obama, Spider-Man team up for new Marvel comic » (AFP)
Scientists identify gene mutation linked to leukemia relapse » (AFP)
Democratic rule returns to Bangladesh » (AFP)
Taliban kill two US 'spies' in Pakistan: official » (AFP)
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