On eve of U.S. visit, Irish prime minister Cowen says more cuts are possible

On eve of U.S. visit, Irish prime minister Cowen says more cuts are possible

LONDON — At a time of deep concern over growing government debt in Europe and the United States,...
Fatal collision has Moscow residents in uproar over driving habits of the elite

Fatal collision has Moscow residents in uproar over driving habits of the elite

MOSCOW — A traffic jam in this booming city of 11 million can be a miserable affair, a hope-crushing...
Unemployment rate for young veterans hits 21.1 percent

Unemployment rate for young veterans hits 21.1 percent

The unemployment rate last year for young veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars hit 21.1 percent,...
World Digest: Blasts in Pakistan show pattern of insurgent resilience

World Digest: Blasts in Pakistan show pattern of insurgent resilience

PAKISTAN A pattern seems to be developing in Pakistan’s war against Islamist extremists: State...

On eve of U.S. visit, Irish prime minister Cowen says more cuts are possible

World — March 13, 2010 at 7:31 am
LONDON — At a time of deep concern over growing government debt in Europe and the United States, Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen is heading to Washington as a global spokesman for fiscal restraint.

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Calls to raise crime age rejected

Calls to raise crime age rejected
Calls to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 have been rejected by the government. Read more at source
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Mar 13, 2010 7:14

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Clinton rebukes Israel over East Jerusalem plans, cites damage to bilateral ties

Clinton rebukes Israel over East Jerusalem plans, cites damage to bilateral ties
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Friday about the state of...
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Mar 13, 2010 7:25

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On eve of U.S. visit, Irish prime minister Cowen says more cuts are possible

On eve of U.S. visit, Irish prime minister Cowen says more cuts are possible
LONDON — At a time of deep concern over growing government debt in Europe and the United States, Irish Prime Minister...
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Mar 13, 2010 7:31

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Innovation on display at Games Conference

Innovation on display at Games Conference
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Motion controls and social gaming were the hot topics at this week’s Game Developers Conference,...
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Mar 13, 2010 7:27

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On eve of U.S. visit, Irish prime minister Cowen says more cuts are possible

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