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British Foreign Secretary William Hague has indicated that the country's 9,000 troops in Afghanistan are likely to withdraw by 2015, although some may remain to train Afghan army recruits. The withdrawal is contingent on the Afghan forces taking full control of their security by 2014, a prerequisite
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The resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama has sent shockwaves through Japanese politics, leaving the Democratic Party to navigate a new era of leadership and uncertainty. With key elections looming and the battle over the future of a major U.S. military base still unresolved, analysts are warning of
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Japan's coalition government led by Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama has suffered a significant blow as the Social Democratic Party (SDP) resigned from the governing coalition in protest over his handling of the controversial US air base on the island of Okinawa. The move, announced on Sunday, comes as
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The coalition government, led by Prime Minister David Cameron, has attempted to address the concerns of restive Tory MPs by hardening its key policies on tax and immigration. The Queen's Speech, which outlined the government's legislative priorities for the next 18 months, included significant shifts from
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As the United Kingdom transitions into a new era with a Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government, the dynamics of its relationship with the United States are undergoing a significant shift. The new government, led by Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, has made it clear that its
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The new Conservative-Lib Dem coalition Government has outlined its intentions to tackle some long-standing green issues, including cutting central carbon emissions, investing in offshore wind energy, encouraging recycling, and opposing new runways at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted. Environmental issues will be dealt with by new Energy and Climate Change Minister
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The Pakistan Peoples Party-led coalition government has introduced the concept of public-private partnership to overcome the shortage of houses in the country. Recognizing that the government cannot single-handedly provide facilities to the growing population, the idea of partnership is aimed at providing shelter to low-income groups. The government has entered
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The UK's David Cameron-led government has introduced a new measure to limit non-EU immigration, citing the need to minimize abuse of the immigration system and tackle human trafficking. The annual cap will likely affect Indian professionals, as the majority of non-EU migrants to the UK come from India.
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The coalition between the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats has created the first coalition government since 1945. Despite the Lib Dems' poor election performance, they have secured key cabinet positions and negotiating leverage. The partnership has both benefits and drawbacks for both parties, including shared responsibility for unpopular austerity
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As the newly formed coalition government in Britain demonstrates the feasibility of coalition politics in the modern era of Westminster-style parliaments, Canadians are left to ponder whether a similar coalition can emerge in their own country. The British example, led by Prime Minister David Cameron and Liberal-Democrat deputy Nick Clegg,
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Britain's new coalition government, led by Prime Minister David Cameron, is taking its first steps in tackling the country's soaring deficit by announcing £6-billion in public spending cuts this fiscal year. The move is seen as essential to avoid the consequences of high bond ratings, loss
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Prime Minister Gordon Brown's resignation on Tuesday paved the way for David Cameron's Conservative Party to form a coalition government with the Liberal Democrats, ending 13 years of Labour rule. This historic alliance, Britain's first since World War II, has been officially recognized by
