Police are to be given greater freedom from red tape and targets under a government "new deal" launched by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith. All but one of the national targets imposed on forces will be …
Europe: Leaders Tout European Union-United States Data Privacy Deal Possible
Highlights - July 2, 2008, European Union (EU) leaders declare 27-member bloc may strike deal with United States in 2009, ensuring data privacy in battle against crime and terrorism - Agreement …
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South Korean president fires 3 cabinet ministers
President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea dismissed three ministers on Monday in a cabinet reshuffle aimed at restoring public trust in his four-month-old government which has been shaken by weeks of …
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Central African Republic: Peace Deal Signed With Rebels
Highlights - Central African Republic (CAR) government and rebels sign peace treaty - Despite internal and external challenges, agreement provides the best opportunity for peace in the CAR since …
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Kashmir separatist leaders arrested over land row
India placed several top Kashmiri separatist leaders under house arrest on Tuesday as they prepared to protest against a decision to transfer forest land to a Hindu shrine trust, a move that has …
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France's Sarkozy offers in Israel to broker peace
French President Nicolas Sarkozy put himself forward on Monday as a possible Middle East peace broker, offering in a speech to Israel's parliament to help reach agreement and mobilize French troops if …
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Minister attacks Major on 42 days
Claims by former prime minister Sir John Major that holding suspects for up to 42 days would increase terrorism have been rejected by the government. Home Office Minister Tony McNulty urged MPs to …
Georgia demands Russian apology over spy plane
Georgia demanded on Tuesday that Russia apologise after a U.N. report said a Russian air force jet had shot down a Georgian spy plane last month, but Moscow said it did not trust the report's …
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Russia and China join to condemn U.S. missile shield
President Dmitri Medvedev of Russia and President Hu Jintao of China met Friday to conclude a deal on nuclear cooperation and together condemn U.S. proposals for a missile shield in Europe. Both …
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Saudi Arabia facing rice shortage
ndia, the world's second-largest rice producer, may have to step in to relieve Saudi Arabia's rice shortage. The Middle Eastern kingdom, the leading OPEC oil producer and one of the largest buyers of …