Britain's Conservatives plan unpopular policies to cut country's mounting debtOctober 6th, 2009 UK Conservatives push unpopular plans to cut debtMANCHESTER, England — Britain's main opposition Conservatives pledged Tuesday to make Britons work longer before retirement, cut child benefits and freeze government salaries — a program they acknowledged would likely be unpopular as they bid to win office. George Osborne, the likely Treasury chief in any future Conservative government, told delegates at an annual conference that the Conservative Party would seek to reduce government spending if it wins Britain's next national election.
Opposition Socialists easily winning Greek election according to initial results, exit pollsOctober 4th, 2009 Initial results: Socialists winning Greek electionATHENS, Greece — Greece's opposition Socialists have claimed victory over the governing conservatives in Sunday's parliamentary elections. Senior party official and former minister Evangelos Venizelos says the Socialists have won a "historic" victory over the scandal-battered conservatives.
Britain's The Sun newspaper backs opposition Conservatives, switch bodes ill for Gordon BrownSeptember 30th, 2009 The Sun newspaper backs Britain's ConservativesLONDON — The Sun newspaper has backed Britain's opposition Conservative Party for the first time since the ruling Labour Party took power more than a decade ago. The influential tabloid's political editor says it is now endorsing the Tories because Labour has "failed the country" and let his readers down.
The Sun ditches Labour after 12 years of supportSeptember 30th, 2009 LONDON - Britains most popular tabloid newspaper Wednesday said it was backing the opposition Conservative Party at the next election, but Prime Minister Gordon Brown insisted that it was the "people that decide elections. The newspaper, part of the News Corporation media empire owned by Rupert Murdoch, declared on its front page: "Labour's Lost It".
In policy reversal, Britain's Brown calls for spending cuts to reduce public debtSeptember 15th, 2009 Brown: Britain must cut spending to reduce debtsLONDON — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown acknowledged for the first time Tuesday that hard economic times will mean substantial cuts to government spending on the country's already strained public services. The announcement, which reverses overly optimistic statements about economic growth, sets the stage for a bruising general election battle with the opposition Conservative Party over who can best manage the country's dwindling financial resources.
Britain's opposition leader says there's a 'very strong case' for more soldiers in AfghanistanAugust 2nd, 2009 Cameron: strong case for more troops to AfghanLONDON — There is a very strong case for sending more U.K. soldiers to Afghanistan, British opposition leader David Cameron said in an interview broadcast Sunday.
Chavez: Bogota should not underestimate concerns over Colombia's growing military ties with USJuly 24th, 2009 Venezuela upset by pending US-Colombia pactCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez says Colombia should not underestimate Venezuela's concerns over the neighboring country's decision to forge stronger military ties with the United States. From Venezuela's point of view, Chavez said Thursday, it's like "opening your house for your neighbor's enemy."
Colombian officials have said Venezuela should not be concerned by a pact being negotiated to let U.S.
Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff visits Russia, voices hope for closer military tiesJune 26th, 2009 Top US officer hopes for better ties with RussiaMOSCOW — The top U.S. military officer said after meeting with Russian leaders Friday and that both countries were willing to improve military ties.
British opposition calls for immediate general electionMay 18th, 2009 LONDON - Britain's Conservatives Monday called for an immediate general election to end the 'paralysis' of the government of Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Conservative leader David Cameron said a nationwide poll should be held 'as soon as possible after the European elections' June 4.
Traditional school ties 'banned' amid safety fears!May 17th, 2009 LONDON - Traditional school ties in the UK are being banned amid fears conventional knots pose an injury risk, says a new study. Research by the Schoolwear Association, which represents uniform manufacturers, said that at least 10 schools a week are switching to clip-on ties because of fears of ties getting caught in equipment or strangling pupils.
EU optimistic it can renew ties with Russia, forge closer cooperationApril 28th, 2009 EU optimistic on renewing ties with RussiaLUXEMBOURG — The European Union's foreign policy chief says he is optimistic the European Union can follow the lead of the U.S. in rebuilding ties with Russia.
South Korean president urges expansion of ties with IranMarch 17th, 2009 BEIJING - South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak said Tuesday that his country was ready to boost ties with Iran. In a meeting with Iran's Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi in the South Korean capital, Lee said Seoul attaches great importance to its ties with Tehran.
Chinese power equipment firm to set base in IndiaFebruary 26th, 2009 CHENNAI - With its Indian client base increasing, Chinese power equipment manufacturer Harbin Power Engineering is considering setting up a service centre in Tamil Nadu, said a top company official. 'We have orders worth $450 million in India.
Airports Authority of India allowed to exercise mini-ratna powersJanuary 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The government Tuesday appointed HDFC chairman Deepak Parekh, industrialist Sajjan Jindal and architect Hafiz Contractor as non-official directors of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), allowing it to exercise powers of the 'mini-ratna' status conferred on it last month. With the new appointments, the state-run airports operator can now exercise its powers of autonomy in terms of investment in projects and can also form joint ventures (JVs).
BHEL bags Rs.21-bn orders from National Thermal Power CorpDecember 23rd, 2008 NEW DELHI - State-owned power equipment maker Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has bagged two orders worth Rs.21 billion (Rs.2,100 crore) from National Thermal power Corp (NTPC), the company announced Wednesday. BHEL would supply and install the main plant equipment for NTPC's Mauda Super Thermal Power Project in Nagpur, Maharashtra, the company said in a statement.
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