The upper house of Russia’s parliament says that the country’s presidential election will be held March 4 of next year. The ITAR-TASS news agency reports that the senate unanimously backed the date. An official from the Central Electoral Commission had initially announced an election date in July, based on electoral rules. Meanwhile, in related news, [...]
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November 26, 2011
October 28, 2011
Greeks react to bailout by dressing up Merkel as Nazi
Harsh austerity measures imposed on the Greek people are making them look to the past for unfavorable comparisons. Overnight, posters featuring Chancellor Angela Merkel dressed as a Nazi officer have appeared all over the capital, Athens. Berlin’s interference in the Greek economy has caused people to make comparisons with Hitler’s occupation and destruction of the [...]
October 28, 2011
Greeks wary of Germans bearing bailout gifts
Harsh austerity measures imposed on the Greek people are making them look to the past for unfavorable comparisons. Overnight, posters featuring Chancellor Angela Merkel dressed as a Nazi officer have appeared all over the capital, Athens. Berlin’s interference in the Greek economy has caused people to make comparisons with Hitler’s occupation and destruction of the [...]
October 15, 2011
World powers press Europe to fix crisis
The world’s leading nations have jointly put pressure on Europe, urging it to deal with its debt crisis in order to avert the risk of a new global recession. The call for action comes as G20 finance ministers conclude their meeting in Paris. The summit was centered on the Eurozone debt crisis, which has become [...]
October 10, 2011
At least 24 killed in latest Cairo clashes
At least 24 people have been killed and over 200 injured in fierce clashes between Egyptian Copts and military which broke out in the capital, Cairo, on Sunday. According to Reuters news agency, the clashes have claimed the lives of at least three soldiers. A curfew has been imposed on downtown Cairo, including Tahrir Square. [...]