Russia's market reform architect Gaidar dies

Russia's market reform architect Gaidar dies

Russia's market reform architect Gaidar dies

Posted: 16 Dec 2009 12:49 AM PST

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Yegor Gaidar, the architect of the market reforms that helped cement Russia's transition from Communism, died on Wednesday. He was 53.


Iran test-fires missile amid nuclear tension

Posted: 16 Dec 2009 12:49 AM PST

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran successfully test-fired a long-range, improved Sejil 2 missile on Wednesday, state television reported in an announcement likely to add to tension with the West.


Romania PM-designate quits to allow cabinet talks

Posted: 16 Dec 2009 12:49 AM PST

BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romanian prime minister-designate Liviu Negoita said on Wednesday he had stepped aside to allow parties to discuss forming a majority government following President Traian Basescu's re-election earlier this month.


Russia's reform architect Yegor Gaidar dies

Posted: 16 Dec 2009 12:19 AM PST

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The architect of Russia's market reforms, Yegor Gaidar, died on Wednesday at the age of 53, a spokeswoman said.


Iran test-fires improved Sejil 2 missile - state TV

Posted: 16 Dec 2009 12:19 AM PST

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran has successfully test-fired a long-range, improved Sejil 2 missile, state television reported on Wednesday, an announcement likely to add to tension with the West.


Iran says has evidence against opposition leaders

Posted: 16 Dec 2009 12:19 AM PST

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's judiciary said on Wednesday it had evidence that opposition leaders had fomented tension in the country after the disputed presidential election in June, the official IRNA news agency reported.


Papuan separatist commander killed -Indonesian police

Posted: 15 Dec 2009 11:49 PM PST

TIMIKA, Indonesia (Reuters) - Indonesian police on Wednesday said they had killed a leader of Papua's main separatist group near Freeport-McMoran Copper Gold Inc's huge mine in the remote easternmost part of the country.


Leaders arrive for climate change talks

Posted: 15 Dec 2009 10:43 PM PST

World leaders are gathering in Copenhagen, to try get agreement on a deal to combat climate change.


Obama 'optimistic' on healthcare reforms

Posted: 15 Dec 2009 09:03 PM PST

US President Barack Obama says he is cautiously optimistic a landmark healthcare bill will be passed in the Senate


Amnesty condemns Australia's asylum policies

Posted: 15 Dec 2009 10:48 PM PST

CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia's offshore immigration detention centre is in breach of human rights and must be closed, Amnesty International said on Wednesday, adding pressure on the government over a policy that may become a key election issue.


Iran says U.S. fuel sanctions move will fail

Posted: 15 Dec 2009 10:48 PM PST

TEHRAN (Reuters) - An Iranian oil official said on Wednesday a move by U.S. lawmakers to impose fuel sanctions on the Islamic Republic would not cause any problems because Tehran had many suppliers.


Europe strikes 'banana wars' deal

Posted: 15 Dec 2009 07:45 PM PST

Europe has agreed a deal to cut tariffs on banana imports, signalling the end of the world's longest-running trade dispute.


PREVIEW - Border stability to top China-Myanmar talks

Posted: 15 Dec 2009 07:48 PM PST

BEIJING/YANGON (Reuters) - Chinese Vice-President Xi Jinping arrives this week in Myanmar where he is expected to meet the regime's reclusive top leader and press for assurances there will be no more unrest on their shared border.


FACTBOX - Five facts about China-Myanmar relations

Posted: 15 Dec 2009 07:48 PM PST

Here are five facts about relations between the two countries:


Obama pushes Senate Democrats to pass health bill

Posted: 15 Dec 2009 07:21 PM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama pushed fractious Senate Democrats on Tuesday to pass a broad healthcare overhaul and said he was cautiously optimistic they could iron out their differences to win the 60 votes needed.


No plans to sign Russia nuclear deal this week - U.S.

Posted: 15 Dec 2009 07:21 PM PST

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW (Reuters) - The White House on Tuesday played down chances the United States and Russia would sign an agreement to reduce their nuclear arms stockpiles this week during the Copenhagen climate summit.


WITNESS - Failed state? Try Pakistan's M2 motorway

Posted: 15 Dec 2009 07:21 PM PST

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - If you want a slice of peace and stability in a country with a reputation for violence and chaos, try Pakistan's M2 motorway.


Italy to beef up security after Berlusconi assault

Posted: 15 Dec 2009 07:21 PM PST

ROME (Reuters) - Italy's government on Tuesday said it plans to rush out new measures like blacking out hate sites on the Internet to protect politicians after a weekend assault on Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi left him hospitalised.


Obama sees climate deal as summit deadline nears

Posted: 15 Dec 2009 04:47 PM PST

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama has expressed confidence a climate deal can be clinched as dozens of world leaders gather on Wednesday to try to break a deadlock at U.N. climate talks.


U.S. outlines conditions for aid to Pakistan

Posted: 15 Dec 2009 04:21 PM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration sought to reassure U.S. lawmakers this week it would demand "maximum accountability" from Pakistan for $7.5 billion in aid and that it had safeguards to ensure funds did not reach extremists.


No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)