Economy & Politics
Eurozone deflation deepens in January 2015
Deflation has deepened across the 19 countries that use the euro currency. In January, prices in the eurozone were 0.6% down on their levels a...
King Salman of Saudi Arabia announces major cabinet reshuffle
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has announced a major cabinet reshuffle, a week after he acceded to the throne following King Abdullah's death. The chief of...
Greece: Alexis Tsipras’ government faces straight talking from Martin Schulz
Ahead of his visit to Greece, European Parliament President Martin Schulz says he will use "straight talking" in his first meeting with Alexis Tsipras’...
Italy’s new president: PM Matteo Renzi names Sergio Mattarella as candidate
Italy’s PM Matteo Renzi has named constitutional court judge Sergio Mattarella as his candidate, as parliament chooses a new president. In Italy, the president has...
Alexis Tsipras first cabinet meeting: Greece will not default on its debts
Addressing his first cabinet meeting, Greece’s new Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras says his country will not default on its debts. Alexis Tsipras said he would...
Greece: Alexis Tsipras’ anti-austerity government sworn in
Greece’s new Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has formed a new cabinet with Yanis Varoufakis as finance minister and right-winger Panos Kammenos as defense minister. Yanis...
Syriza forms anti-austerity coalition with Independent Greeks
Greek elections big winner, the far-left Syriza party, has formed an anti-austerity coalition with a right-wing party, the Independent Greeks. Syriza leader Alexis Tsipras has...
Greece elections 2015: Euro hits 11-year low against dollar on Syriza victory
The euro hit an 11-year low against the dollar as investors digest what Syriza's election victory in Greece means for the eurozone's future. The currency...
Syriza wins Greece elections 2015
Radical-leftist Syriza party has won a clear victory in Greece's general election. With nearly 70% of the votes counted, Syriza is projected to win 149...
Greece elections 2015: Syriza battles governing New Democracy
Greece is voting in a general election which could result in the country trying to renegotiate the terms of its bailout with international lenders. The...
Sarah Palin 2016: Former Alaska governor seriously interested in running for White House
In a recent interview with The Washington Post, Sarah Palin said that she is “seriously interested” in running for the White House in 2016. When...
Greece elections 2015: Syriza party tipped to win three days before polls opening
Greece’s left-wing party Syriza leader Alexis Tsipras says an end to "national humiliation" is near, as opinion polls put the party ahead three days...
Yingluck Shinawatra impeached and banned from politics over rice subsidy scheme
Thailand’s ex-PM Yingluck Shinawatra has been impeached and banned from politics for five years following legislators vote. The move relates to Yingluck Shinawatra involvement in...
ECB announces €1.1 trillion QE to boost eurozone economy
The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled an €1.1 trillion ($1.3 trillion) plan to boost eurozone economy. The ECB will buy bonds worth €60 billion...
Davos 2015: Prince Andrew to host reception at World Economic Forum
Prince Andrew is set for his first public event since underage s** claims. The Duke of York will host a reception of business people at...
State of the Union 2015: Barack Obama pledges economic policies to benefit all Americans
In his annual State of the Union address to Congress, President Barack Obama has declared an end to the financial crisis and pledged economic...
Zambia holds presidential election caused by Michael Sata’s death
Zambia is voting in a presidential election caused by the death of Michael Sata in 2014. The vote is expected to be a close contest...
State of the Union 2015: Barack Obama to call for tax raises on wealthy
President Barack Obama will call for tax increases on the wealthy to help the middle class during his State of the Union address on...
Cuba embargo: US loosens travel and trade restrictions
The US has loosened Cuba travel and trade restrictions starting with January 16, US officials say. Measures include allowing US citizens to use credit cards...
Mitt Romney 2016: Defeated Republican candidate ready for third run at White House
According to recent reports, Mitt Romney has been reviving his national network of political supporters and donors for a third run at the White...
Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic becomes Croatia’s first female president
Croatian opposition challenger Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic has become the country’s first female president, winning by the narrowest of margins. Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic secured 50.5% of the vote...
Sri Lanka election results: Mahinda Rajapaksa tried to deploy army after poll defeat
Sri Lanka’s ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa tried to deploy the army when he realized that he had lost elections, a spokesman for new President Maithripala...
Keystone XL pipeline: House passes controversial bill
The House of Representatives has passed the controversial bill approving the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. The Senate is expected to pass a similar...
Yingluck Shinawatra impeachment hearing begins in Thailand
An impeachment hearing against former PM Yingluck Shinawatra has begun in Thailand’s parliament on January 9. Yingluck Shinawatra could be banned from politics for five...
Sri Lanka elections 2015: Mahinda Rajapaksa concedes defeat as Maithripala Sirisena wins poll
Mahinda Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka’s long-time president, has been defeated by Maithripala Sirisena in the presidential election. Official results showed Maithripala Sirisena, a former ally of...
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