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Dangerous Dog Law ‘Does Not Go Far Enough’
Six children are among those killed by dangerous dogs since 2007, leading MPs to demand tougher measures for owners. Continue reading
Yen Down As G7 Backs Japan’s Stimulus Measures
CANBERA (dpa-AFX) – The Japanese yen came under pressure on Monday, as Group of Seven finance officials once again avoided censuring Japan’s stimulus measures that are mainly oriented for an econo… Continue reading
UK’s Osborne says G7 vows to tackle bank reform with urgency
Group of Seven finance officials agreed on Saturday to press on with measures to deal with failing banks that do not land taxpayers with the bill, British finance minister George Osborne said. Continue reading
G7 to press on with bank reforms, gives Japan free pass
Group of Seven finance officials agreed on Saturday to press on with measures to deal with failing banks and gave a green light to Japan’s efforts to galvanize its economy. Continue reading
Rio Urges Restraint Ahead of Australia Budget
Rio Tinto PLC (RIO.AU) urged Australia to resist tying up the resources sector in more red tape or introduce new revenue-raising measures, as the mining company grapples with challenges like high labor costs, weak commodity prices and opposition to expand a big coal mine. Continue reading
Thousands Protest Hollande’s First Year as French President
By Sarah DiLorenzo PARIS — Tens of thousands of supporters of leftist parties marched through central Paris on Sunday to express disappointment with President Francois Hollande’s first year in power, criticizing the leader for reneging on his promises to rein in the world of finance and enact economic stimulus. Hollande, a Socialist, rose to the presidency last May, promising to spare France the austerity measures imposed elsewhere in Europe Continue reading
Christie backs plan aimed at gun violence
The package of bills includes only a few that are direct gun-control-measures. Continue reading
MARKET COMMENT: China Shares Expected To Fall On Tightening Concerns
China shares are expected to open lower amid nervousness that local governments might roll out property cooling measures soon. Continue reading
‘No Job? No Benefits’ Cameron To Tell Immigrants
Immigrants could be stripped of jobseekers benefits after six months, David Cameron will announce in tough new measures. Continue reading
Cyprus leader says EU bailout deal could come in ‘next few hours’
A solution to Cyprus’s bailout crisis within the framework set down by the European Union may be possible within “the next few hours,” the deputy leader of the island’s ruling Democratic Rally party said on Friday.”There is cautious optimism that in the next few hours we may be able to reach an agreed platform so parliament can approve these specific measures which will be consistent with the appr… Continue reading
