Posts Tagged ‘over-its’

Egypt Dissolves Former Ruling Party

Saturday, April 16th, 2011

Two months after Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resigned, his National Democratic Party is being dissolved. A court ordered that the former ruling party dissolve and hand over its funds to the government, meeting one of the key demands of the protest…

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Free book scheme handed 50% cut

Saturday, February 26th, 2011

A charity that gives free books to children is told of a 50% cut in funding, two months after fears over its future sparked a political “U-turn” row.

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First Libya rescue plane returns

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Dozens of Britons are being flown back to the UK from Libya following unrest as the government faces criticism over its response to situation.

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Pressure mounts over Apple subs

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Pressure mounting on Apple over its subscription charges it plans to levy on some mobile apps.

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Canada in EU seal ban challenge

Friday, February 11th, 2011

The Canadian government launches a formal challenge against the EU over its ban on Canadian seal products.

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Canada in EU seal ban challenge

Friday, February 11th, 2011

The Canadian government launches a formal challenge against the EU over its ban on Canadian seal products.

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Labour urged to ‘pull together’

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

Labour remain “united” over its economic policy after Ed Balls succeeded Alan Johnson as shadow chancellor, a senior shadow minister says.

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Film ‘sparked censorship debate’

Saturday, January 15th, 2011

The director of film drama Blue Valentine says the recent battle over its certificate in the US has helped open a debate over sex and violence in cinema.

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Film ‘sparked censorship debate’

New Nuke Deal for Iran

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

The White House and its allies in Europe are working on a new offer to negotiate with Iran over its nuclear program, one that is expected to be tougher than the rejected pact presented to Tehran last year. Officials hope that new, broad sanctions…

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EU to act over French expulsions

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

The European Commission is to take legal action against France over its expulsion of Romanian and Bulgarian Roma (Gypsy) migrants, officials say.

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EU mulls suing France over Roma

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

The European Commission is due to decide whether to take legal action against France over its expulsion of thousands of Romanian and Bulgarian Roma (Gypsy) migrants.

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Games pressure increases on Delhi

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

India comes under increasing pressure over its hosting of the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, as more athletes delay their arrival.

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CPS pays out for sex assault case

Monday, September 20th, 2010

The Crown Prosecution Service in England and Wales pays compensation over its failings in dealing with an allegation of a serious sexual assault.

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Change to Queen’s Speech timing ‘is power grab’

Monday, September 13th, 2010

The government has been accused of a “major power grab” over its plans to move the State Opening of Parliament from autumn to spring.

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Change to Queen’s Speech timing ‘is power grab’

Buzz lawsuit to cost Google $8.5m

Monday, September 6th, 2010

Google proposes paying $8.5m (£5.5m) to settle a class-action lawsuit brought over its Buzz social network, launched earlier this year.

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