Portugal Gets Extra Year to Meet Budget Targets
As Portugal’s economy fails to recover, the government struggles to reduce its deficit.
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Netanyahu Excludes Religious Parties from Ruling Coalition
Centrists are expected to replace right-wing religious parties in Israel’s government.
British Conservatives, Liberals at Odds over Budget Plan
Conservatives champion deeper spending and tax cuts. Liberal Democrats are skeptical.
Sudan, South Sudan Reach Deal to Resume Oil Exports
The two Sudans agree to withdraw their troops from the border and resume oil exports.
Defense Chief’s Afghanistan Visit Marred in Controversy
Chuck Hagel’s Afghanistan visit is disturbed by a suicide attack and harsh words out of Kabul.
Falklanders Defy Argentina, Vote to Remain British
Residents of the Falkland Islands near Argentina vote in a referendum to remain a British territory.
North Korea Cancels Peace Pacts, Threatens Nuclear Strike
How realistic is the communist regime’s threat of a nuclear attack on the United States?
Defense Chief: France to Leave Mali Once Security Restored
France won’t withdraw from Mali until “the liberation of the whole country is complete.”
Britain to Send Armored Vehicles to Syria’s Rebels
The United Kingdom will deliver “technical assistance” to opposition forces in Syria.
Court Suspends Egypt’s Parliamentary Elections
Egypt’s legislative elections are pushed back by an administrative court’s decision.
Venezuela’s Maduro Defies Constitution, Assumes Power
Nicolás Maduro assumes power, sidestepping the speaker of the National Assembly.
Venezuelan Vice President Announces Chávez’ Death
The president’s death could plunge Venezuela into political turmoil.
Iranian Foreign Minister Signals Support for Assad
The regime in Tehran stands by their man, Syria’s president Bashar al-Assad.
Italy’s Left Issues Ultimatum, Threatens Reelections
Italy’s left-wing leader calls on the anti-establishment Five Star Movement’s Beppe Grillo to “say what he wants.”
Graft Threatens Communist Party Rule: Xi
If China is to fight corruption, it must reduce the state’s role in the economy.