Hungary Confident on Budget Plans

Hungary Confident on Budget Plans


Hungary Confident on Budget Plans

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 01:02 PM PST

A senior Hungarian finance official said he is confident that new government budget plans will boost the country's drooping credit ratings and revive investor confidence ahead of a planned bond offering later this year.


Photos of the Day

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 01:12 PM PST

In today's pictures, a protester is detained in Nepal, a Muslim lawmaker cries on Capitol Hill, Coptic Christians mourn their loved ones in Cairo and more.


VIDEO: Kinect 'fastest-selling electronics device'

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 12:38 PM PST

Microsoft has sold more than 10 million Kinect sensor systems since launch on 4 November and - according to Guinness World Records - is the fastest-selling consumer electronics device on record.


VIDEO: Libyan rebels joined by more defectors

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 11:13 AM PST

Libyan rebels are being joined by more defectors, BBC correspondent Jon Leyne has been meeting them.


VIDEO: Afghan recruits' eight weeks training

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 01:01 PM PST

New Afghan army recruits are given just eight weeks to prepare before they face the Taliban.


Suicide Bomber Kills Afghan Police Chief

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 12:46 PM PST

A suicide bomber jumped on the police chief of Kunduz Province on Thursday as he patrolled just 150 feet from his headquarters, killing him and two other officers, Afghan officials said.


Sectarian clashes at Bahrain school

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 01:03 PM PST

Violence between Shia and Sunni parents at school as Gulf nation braces itself for Friday's march on the royal court.


Reprieve for UK Nimrod spy planes

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 12:59 PM PST

Two spy planes due to have been retired at the end of March are now to be kept in service for at least another three months, the BBC has learnt.


Egypt's leaders seek police force's speedy return to duty

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 12:37 PM PST

CAIRO - Responding to public alarm over escalating lawlessness and sectarian violence, Egyptian political leaders urged police Thursday to return to the streets as soon as possible, saying their absence threatens to undermine the country's fledgling democracy.


West Takes Tougher Stance on Libya

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 12:31 PM PST

Despite agreeing to meet with rebel forces fighting Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, the United States and Europe stopped well short of agreeing to intervene militarily in Libya.


Somali Islamists could grab tankers for attacks: PM

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 12:53 PM PST

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Somali pirates and Islamists are learning from each other and al Qaeda could hijack oil tankers to be used in September 11-style attacks, Somalia's prime minister said Thursday.


Report Lists Afghan Civilian Deaths

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 12:48 PM PST

Statistics compiled by the American-led military mission in Afghanistan indicate that 2,537 civilians were killed in 2009 and 2010, fewer than U.N. reports.


A Match Made Online: Soul Mate Found for Kim Jong-Un

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 12:55 PM PST

One matchmaking agency in South Korea has promoted itself by finding a suitable marriage partner for the son of North Korea's leader.


DealBook: Galleon Jurors Hear Tapes

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 01:03 PM PST

Prosecutors focus on three conversations that Raj Rajaratnam had with cooperating witnesses who have pleaded guilty to insider trading.


Egypt apologizes for security police "violations": report

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 12:58 PM PST

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's interior minister said the state security apparatus will be restricted to combating terrorism and espionage and he apologized for past 'violations'. the official state news agency MENA reported Thursday.


EU Weighs Wage-Setting Overhaul

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 12:36 PM PST

European authorities believe the euro-zone's wage-bargaining systems desperately need an overhaul, but they can't seem to decide what that should be.


Saudi Police Fire Rubber Bullets

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 01:38 PM PST

Saudi police fired rubber bullets Thursday to disperse about 200 Shiite protesters in Qatif, a town in the oil-rich Eastern Province, a human-rights activist said.


Gadhafi Drives Rebels Out of Key City

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 11:58 AM PST

Pro-Gadhafi forces dramatically escalated an air and ground bombardment of the rebel held city of Ras Lanuf on Thursday, forcing rebel fighters to retreat from the strategic oil refinery city.


Iran 'not missed' at Games - PM

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 11:58 AM PST

Iranians "would not be missed" if they decided to boycott the London Olympics over claims the 2012 logo is racist, David Cameron says.


Clapper says Gaddafi will prevail

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 12:10 PM PST

The US intelligence director predicts embattled Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi will defeat the rebels challenging his grip on power.


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