Posts Tagged ‘rocco-magnotta’

Will The Russians Bail Out Cash-Strapped Cyprus In Lieu Of An EU Loan?

With all the hype surrounding the Spanish banking crisis and looming Greek elections, there is another, far more insidious bailout quietly creeping up on the EU. Mediterranean minnow Cyprus is only days away, according to rumors, from requesting a bailout equivalent to 10 percent of its GDP . "The issue is urgent

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PM Julia Gillard Hints of Lower Corporate Tax Rate

Australia n Prime Minister Julia Gillard hinted on Tuesday night of lower corporate tax rates after the federal government scrapped the proposal. She said lower corporate tax rates would benefit workers and the community in terms of more jobs available and better pay over time

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Greek Parties Latch On To Spain Bailout Ahead of Elections

Greece's political parties are seizing on the EU bailout of Spanish banks in the home strech before Sunday's do-over parliamentary elections. The EU agreed to lend 100 billion euros (£80 billion, $125 billion) to Madrid to solve the banking crisis in the country on Saturday. The leading Greek parties -- New Democracy, Pasok and Syriza -- have latched on to the relatively lenient terms given to Spain.

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PM Gillard still Unconvinced on Legalising Gay Marriage; Insists Union Can Exist with Love Alone

Love is that matters, according to Prime Minister Julia Gillard , as she reiterated Monday night her opposition on proposals to legalise gay marriage in Australia .

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French Socialists On Brink Of Gaining Parliamentary Majority

Francois Hollande's Socialist Party and their allies on the left are in prime position to gain a majority of seats in France’s National Assembly, following a triumphant performance in the first round of parliamentary elections on Sunday.

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