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Turkish Stocks Slump on Concern Political Tensions to Increase
Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey’s main stock index dropped the most in seven weeks after the arrest of retired military officers yesterday raised concern of more political tensions between the government and army.
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Gaza War Role Is Political Lift for Ex-Premier
There is irony in the recent political fortunes of Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak, who has been less eager to attack Hamas than other top officials.
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Swartzmiller Named Assistant Majority WhipBy JOSELYN KING Political Writer The Northern Panhandle will continue to be ...
Swartzmiller Named Assistant Majority WhipBy JOSELYN KING Political Writer The Northern Panhandle will continue to be represented among the leadership of the state House of Delegates.
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PN sets up Gozo political school
The Gozo regional committee of the Nationalist Party has set up a political school to encourage active participation in politics, particularly by the young.
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UPDATE 3-Turkish shares drop on fears of political tension
ISTANBUL, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Turkish shares fell sharply in line with global moves on Thursday and were pushed lower by concerns that political tensions were mounting between the government and military.
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UPDATE 2-Turkish shares drop on fears of political tension
ISTANBUL, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Turkish shares fell sharply in line with global moves on Thursday and were pushed lower by concerns that political tensions were mounting between the government and military. The lira currency and bonds were also weaker.
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Brussels: Gas shutoff is 'political crisis' that must involve European Union
Brussels, January 8 (Interfax-Ukraine) - The head of a delegation of the European Parliament for cooperation with Ukraine, Adrian Severin, has said that the situation with gas supplies to the European Union states is a political crisis, and the European Union is a political participant.
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Journalist, political columnist Peter Freyne dies
MONTPELIER -- Peter Freyne, a longtime Vermont journalist and political columnist known for skewering politicians, died early Wednesday morning after a brief battle with illness. ... - By DANIEL BARLOW Vermont Press Bureau
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World stocks slide amid US retailing fears
World stock markets fell Thursday on mounting concerns about global economic growth as leading U.S. retailers revealed they are feeling the pinch.
Sony shows off at CES with world's lightest notebook
Japan's Sony Corp plans to launch the world's lightest 8-inch notebook PC, taking aim squarely at a rapidly growing market for ultra-portalbe personal computers.
Canadians set world record trek to South Pole
Three Canadian adventurers have set a world record for the fastest crossing of Antarctica to the South Pole, traveling 1,130 kilometers (700 miles) on skis, snowshoes and on foot.
Venus crushes Jankovic in World Team Challenge
Venus Williams crushed world number one Jelena Jankovic in straight sets as she kept Team Americas on track to qualify for the final of the Hong Kong World Team Challenge Thursday.
World stocks tumble on Wal-Mart profit warning
European stock markets extended losses Thursday on predictions Wall Street will open sharply lower following profit warnings from Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's biggest retailer, and department stores chain Macy's Inc.
World stocks slide amid economic gloom
European stock markets fell for the second consecutive day Thursday after earlier big Asian losses amid mounting concerns about the world economy and the financial health of businesses around the globe.
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