Italy’s Economy Minister Promises Housing, Labor Tax Cuts
Fabrizio Saccomanni cautions that the government might not have time to carry out its reform plans.
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Former Candidate Huntsman Launches Political Group
The centrist Republican wants his party to be less ideologically rigid and more focused on “problem solving.”
EU Likely to Relax Syrian Weapons Sanctions
European nations are expected to relax the terms of their embargo in order to put pressure on Syria’s Bashar Assad.
France Seeks Tuareg Inclusion to Malian Government’s Chagrin
Mali’s central government would rather flush the separatists out before July’s election.
Cameron Urges Transatlantic Trade Deal, Obstacles Remain
Not all Western leaders share David Cameron’s enthusiasm for expanding trade.
British Minister: European Union Exit “Perfectly Tolerable”
Michael Gove, the education secretary, argues there are “certain advantages” to leaving the European Union.
Unpopular Nationwide, India’s Ruling Party Wins State Election
Voters in Karnataka punish India’s conservatives for corruption and cronyism.
Liberalizing European Services Would Boost Growth: Study
Fully implementing the bloc’s services directive could raise European growth 2.3 percent.
Majority Arabs, Turks Opposes Arming Syria’s Rebels
A poll shows most neighboring peoples are skeptical of arming the rebels in Syria.
India-EU Free Trade “Early Harvest” Deal Looks Possible
Short of a full agreement, Europe and India may tentatively agree to expand trade.
Republican Lawmakers Divided Over Arming Syrian Rebels
Some call for American leadership. Other fear propping up an Islamist insurgency.
Canada Suggests Might Support Syrian Air Campaign
The country’s foreign minister cautions that radical Islamist are “infesting” Syria’s opposition.
Syria Threatens War After Israel Conducts Airstrikes
Assad needs all his manpower and resources to fight his internal enemies, however.
Tunisian Parties End Stalemate, Agree to “Mixed” Regime
Secular parties want a powerful presidency to balance against the Islamists’ plurality.
Despite Interventions, Libyan, Malian Islamist Threat Rising
Governments in the Maghreb seem unable to contain the regionwide insurgency.