Slovak opposition leader Robert Fico and parties in the outgoing Slovak government coalition have reached an agreement to ratify a plan to strengthen the euro zone’s EFSF rescue fund by Friday and to hold an election in March, Fico said.

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Euro Fund Deal Reported in Slovakia

A pro-Russia party wins the most votes in Latvia’s snap general election, but the outgoing prime minister looks set to build a new coalition without it.

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Pro-Russia party tops Latvia poll

Adoption is at a historic low due to reticence over mixed-race adoptions, says the outgoing chief executive of Barnardo’s

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Race issues ‘threaten adoptions’

The session of Congress that begins this week will test the outgoing majority.

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A lame and spineless duck?

IN CHICAGO On Thursday afternoon, Rob Halpin came to the door of the blue-shingled house he rents from Rahm Emanuel in the leafy North Side of Chicago and politely explained that he couldn’t say anything about the outgoing White House chief of staff and incoming mayoral candidate. Rahm Emanuel – Chicago – United States – Government – US House of Representatives

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For candidate Emanuel, some see steep learning curve

Decriminalising drug use could cut crime and improve health, the outgoing Royal College of Physicians president says.

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Top doctor urges drugs law review