For U.K.'s Lib Dems, the Bloom Is Off

For U.K.'s Lib Dems, the Bloom Is Off


For U.K.'s Lib Dems, the Bloom Is Off

Posted: 10 May 2011 12:44 PM PDT

Britain's coalition government, born with smiles and optimism in a sunny rose garden here a year ago, is entering stormy territory as its junior Liberal Democrats try to balance good relations with its Conservative partners and the voting public.


Ireland Pins Hopes on Job Creation

Posted: 10 May 2011 12:25 PM PDT

The Irish government announced a plan that seeks to create new jobs without deepening the country's debt crisis, mainly by providing incentives to boost private-sector employment and retraining the unemployed.


Obama Criticizes G.O.P. Position on Immigration

Posted: 10 May 2011 01:09 PM PDT

President Obama declared the border with Mexico more secure than ever, trying to build pressure on Republicans to take on a comprehensive immigration overhaul.


DealBook: The Big Winners in Skype Deal

Posted: 10 May 2011 11:47 AM PDT

A hodgepodge of investors, including a private equity firm, a pension fund and a venture capitalist, stand to benefit from a proposed deal with Microsoft.


Presbyterians Set to Approve Gay Ministers

Posted: 10 May 2011 12:47 PM PDT

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is expected to permit the ordination of people in same-sex relationships.


Autopsy: U.S. student drowned accidentally

Posted: 10 May 2011 12:28 PM PDT

The final autopsy report on a San Diego State exchange student whose body was pulled from a Madrid river last March indicates an accidental drowning death with no signs of external violence, a Spanish court official said on Tuesday.


Obama calls for migrant overhaul

Posted: 10 May 2011 12:59 PM PDT

US President Barack Obama calls for reform of the US immigration system while touting measures he has taken to strengthen border security.


China Assures U.S. About Yuan

Posted: 10 May 2011 11:29 AM PDT

Senior Chinese officials assured Washington that the country remains committed to liberalizing its currency, especially in the face of building economic pressures, but no new commitments were expected later Tuesday as bilateral talks concluded, a senior U.S. Treasury official said.


Nigeria Central Banker Wants Spending Restrained

Posted: 10 May 2011 10:46 AM PDT

Nigeria's central bank might raise interest rates again this year if the government fails to rein in spending, its chief said as he outlined plans to spur investment in agriculture and industry.


Dog handler given Elizabeth Cross

Posted: 10 May 2011 11:55 AM PDT

The family of an army dog handler who was killed in Afghanistan is presented with the Elizabeth Cross by the Princess Royal.


Unease in Rome over 'cataclysmic prediction'

Posted: 10 May 2011 11:42 AM PDT

Thousands of people plan to stay away from Rome on 11 May, fearing predictions from a dead seismologist of a massive quake.


GM unveils $2bn investment in US

Posted: 10 May 2011 11:46 AM PDT

US carmaking giant General Motors announces plans to invest $2bn in the US, securing 4,000 jobs at 17 plants across the country.


Clinton condemns China on rights

Posted: 10 May 2011 11:09 AM PDT

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton criticises China's crackdown on dissent as "a fool's errand", saying Beijing is trying to halt history, as officials hold talks in Washington.


The Caucus: Gingrich Run Reflects His Sense of History

Posted: 10 May 2011 12:47 PM PDT

Newt Gingrich believes great leaders have to leave their kingdoms, better themselves and return as heroes.


City Room: Bronx Charter School Makes Eating Well Part of Its Philosophy

Posted: 10 May 2011 12:51 PM PDT

The school has hired a chef to provide healthy foods to appreciative students.


Ugandan opposition leaders sprayed pink

Posted: 10 May 2011 11:29 AM PDT

Ugandan police spray opposition leaders with a pink liquid to stop them holding a banned rally in the capital as the president announces new plans to curb riots.


'Kuwait to replace Syria' for UN body bid

Posted: 10 May 2011 11:20 AM PDT

Western diplomats say Kuwait will replace Syria as a candidate for a seat on the Geneva-based Human Rights Council.


Clinton condemns China on rights

Posted: 10 May 2011 11:09 AM PDT

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton criticises China's crackdown on dissent as "a fool's errand", saying Beijing is trying to halt history, as officials hold talks in Washington.


Live - Tuesday's Scottish football

Posted: 10 May 2011 11:04 AM PDT

Three crucial Scottish Premier League games could have a huge bearing on the destiny of the championship and who gets relegated.


Energy firm guilty of mis-selling

Posted: 10 May 2011 10:39 AM PDT

The big energy supplier, Scottish & Southern Energy, is found guilty of tricking people into switching from their existing energy firms.


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