Europe
World Notes: Cuba, Bolivia, Australia, Kenya, UN, France
August 11, 2010Fidel on Obama, Bolivia's economy, Australian uranium mining, Kenyan constitution, UN and climate change, France vs. Roma.
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World Notes: Cuba, Chile, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Czech Republic, Bangladesh
August 2, 2010Cuba's economy, Chilean hunger strike, South African public workers, U.S. arms for Saudis, missile defense for Czechs, Bangladesh textile workers.
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Public spending at issue as G-20 meets
June 24, 2010TORONTO - The G-8/G-20 summit here this week could determine the future of global economic recovery, as the U.S. and Europe take opposing positions on spending and budget cuts.
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Stalemate on the Rhine and quagmire in Berlin
June 18, 2010Things are really happening in Germany - politics and economy in upheaval, and no one can tell what's next.
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Mixed verdict in Slovakia elections
June 15, 2010Mixed results in Slovakia elections added to disturbing results in Czech and Hungary earlier makes for difficult politics in Europe.
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