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Divided Egypt opposition attacks Mursi on election call
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt's opposition attacked President Mohammed Mursi on Friday for calling elections during a national crisis, but face a test of unity in challenging Islamists who have won every poll since the 2011 revolution. No sooner had Mursi called the parliamentary polls on Thursday than liberals and leftists accused him of deepening divisions between Islamists and their opponents. Continue reading
Vatican raises possibility of early March conclave
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican raised the possibility Saturday that the conclave to elect the next pope might start sooner than March 15, the earliest date possible under current rules that require a 15 to 20 day waiting period after the papacy becomes vacant. Continue reading
Citi could release reserves in Citi Holdings unit soon: CFO
Citigroup Inc plans to dip into funds that it set aside against bad mortgages in its Citi Holdings unit “sooner rather than later,” Chief Financial Officer John Gerspach said, in a move that should reduce the unit’s drag on profits. Continue reading
Portugal May Issue 5-Year Bonds in Coming Days
Portugal is expected to return to debt markets sooner than anticipated and it is planning to issue five-year bonds in coming days, following a successful debt sale Wednesday, reports Diario Economico in its Thursday Internet edition, citing unidentified sources. Continue reading
Feinstein: Petraeus still likely to testify on Benghazi
Sen. Dianne Feinstein says the FBI should have told Congress about the Petraeus inquiry sooner. Continue reading
Nuclear issue puts increasing pressure on Japan government
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan's government came under fire on Tuesday over its handling of public hearings on nuclear energy policy, threatening to dent already sagging support for the ruling party ahead of an election many expect to be this year. The latest furor follows Monday's massive rally in Tokyo against nuclear power in the wake of the Fukushima disaster, an issue now so contentious that lawmakers and analysts say it could trump taxes as the focus of lower house elections, which must be held by September 2013 but could come sooner. .. Continue reading
NATO sets ‘irreversible transition’ in Afghanistan
President Barack Obama and fellow NATO leaders solidified plans Monday for an “irreversible transition” in Afghanistan, affirming their commitment to ending the deeply unpopular war in 2014 and voicing confidence in the ability of Afghan forces to take the lead for securing their country even sooner. Continue reading
Social Security trustees see earlier fund depletion date
The trustees of the Social Security system said Monday the fund that helps sustain retiree and survivors’ benefits will become exhausted in 2033, three years sooner than they projected last year. Continue reading
REPEAT-MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: BMO Bank of Montreal Celebrates Grand Opening of Britannia & Creditview Branch in Mississauga-Open Seven Days a Week
– New BMO branch represents a $1.1 million investment into the community – ‘Making Money Make Sense’ in seven different languages – Great giveaways including a chance to win a $600 gift certificate to Great Wolf Lodge – BMO encourages Canadians to choose 25-year amortization to save thousands in interest costs and begin building equity in their home sooner Continue reading
Non-profit ISP focused on privacy raises over $43,000 in one day
Nicholas Merrill’s crowd-funded Internet Service Provider raised more than $43,000 in donations in less than 24 hours, CNET reported on Thursday. Continue reading
