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Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has landed in Trinidad and Tobago to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), a biennial summit involving 53 leaders from Commonwealth nations. Despite criticism of the gathering's relevance, Rudd is expected to play a key role in shaping international consensus on
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As India prepares for the Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen, Shyam Saran, the Prime Minister's Special Envoy on Climate Change, emphasized the importance of a time-bound approach in climate change negotiations, even if a consensus is not reached at the upcoming summit. Saran stated that countries like Maldives
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An Israeli plan to build 900 new homes in a part of Jerusalem claimed by both Israel and the Palestinians has led to criticism from the US and EU, with officials expressing concerns that additional settlement building hinders Israel's security and makes peace with its neighbors more challenging.
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As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, economic recession, and international terrorism, Britain must lead the way in global cooperation to shape a more prosperous and secure future. In the coming months, the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen will gather countries to forge a new international
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Malaysian and Indonesian leaders are poised to strengthen their relationship through the upcoming visit of Indonesian President Susilo Bambang, scheduled to begin on November 11. The two-day visit aims to discuss matters related to security, energy, food, and labor, in addition to economic cooperation. This visit marks a significant moment
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Australia's Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, and New South Wales (NSW) Premier, Nathan Rees, announced a A$320 million bailout for James Hardie's fund for asbestos victims. This emergency loan will be repaid and does not excuse the company from its obligations to the fund. The loan
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The US government has long struggled with inefficient management and outdated performance metrics, often resulting in wasted taxpayer dollars and ineffective programs. A 2009 Senate Budget Committee hearing on government performance provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities for improvement. Key Takeaways: * The federal government needs to move beyond
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The Senate Budget Committee, chaired by Senator Mark Warner, held a hearing on October 29, 2009, to discuss the task force on government performance. The witnesses included Jeffrey Zients, Deputy Director for Management and Chief Performance Officer, Office of Management and Budget; Michael Barber, Partner at McKinsey & Company and
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British Prime Minister Tony Blair's chances of becoming the European Union's first president were dwindling last night, as opposition to his selection grew across Europe. A clandestine proposal by senior EU leaders suggested that the Left would nominate a candidate for the post of EU foreign
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A concerted campaign to appoint Tony Blair as the first European Union president has begun, with David Miliband calling him the "leading candidate" for the position. The Foreign Secretary emphasized the importance of Britain playing a leading role in developing a strong European foreign policy to maintain its
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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad has emphasized the importance of developing countries maintaining a healthy savings regime to protect their economies from global shocks. Dr. Mahathir noted that a high savings rate enables countries to finance their economic development and recovery without relying on external forces, which can
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The Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council (EAC) expects industrial output to grow at a double-digit pace through the remainder of 2009-10, with a projected 8.5% growth in the index of industrial production (IIP) for the year. This outlook comes just ahead of the Reserve Bank of India&
