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Greek coalition pushed to finalise austerity plan by Friday
AFP, Published on 10/09/2012
» Greece's coalition government must finalise around 11.5 billion euros in further budget cuts in time to present a completed plan to eurozone partners on Friday, a finance ministry official said.
Greece talks with lenders still have a 'long way to go'
AFP, Published on 09/09/2012
» Talks between the Greek government and its international lenders on an austerity package to keep the country afloat still have a "long way to go", a government source said on Sunday.
HK fears 'national' education
Published on 01/09/2012
» HONG KONG: More than 3,000 Hong Kong residents braved the rain on Saturday to protest against the government’s plan to begin a "national" education programme, which they say is biased toward Beijing.
Fall of Maldives president not a 'coup': panel
AFP, Published on 30/08/2012
» A Commonwealth-backed investigation in the Maldives on Thursday dismissed claims that a coup forced Mohamed Nasheed from the presidency in February and declared it was a legitimate transfer of power.
Australia to link with EU carbon scheme from 2015
AFP, Published on 28/08/2012
» Australia announced Tuesday it will link its hard-fought carbon pricing scheme, aimed at combating climate change, with the European Union's from mid-2015.
Indian PM vows to attract more foreign investment
AFP, Published on 15/08/2012
» Indian Premier Manmohan Singh on Wednesday used his Independence Day speech to promise to improve conditions for foreign investment in the country after a sharp downturn in economic growth.
Drug war victims' kin seek redress
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 10/08/2012
» Relatives of victims of the 2004 "war on drugs" have joined with the May 1992 Network to seek government redress for the heavy-handed actions of authorities that led to the deaths and injuries of innocent civilians.
Spain bailout fears peak after black Friday
AFP, Published on 22/07/2012
» A eurozone bailout for Spain's banks and a tough batch of pay cuts and tax hikes have not been enough to save the country from the risk of a full-blown bailout, analysts warn.
Fresh protests due in Madrid
AFP, Published on 21/07/2012
» Spanish protesters on Saturday prepared for more angry demonstrations against the government's economic crisis cuts, as fears rose for the country's financial stability.
Spain doubts send European markets tumbling
AFP, Published on 21/07/2012
» Struggling Spain pushed European stocks and the euro sharply lower Friday as investors were spooked by the country's deteriorating outlook, largely discounting a Spanish bank rescue accord.