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Romanian parliament approves new government
Romania's Parliament approved a new government led by a former spy chief on Thursday, and he promised to keep up the austerity measures the country imposed to win international loans but to raise public-sector salaries as soon as he can.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:15:30 -0800

Uganda government denies backing anti-gay bill
Uganda's government has distanced itself from a controversial anti-gay bill calling for severe penalties on homosexuality after it was reintroduced in parliament this week.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:17:15 -0800

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood wants government sacked
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood called Thursday on the ruling generals to sack the military-appointed government, saying it has failed to manage the deteriorating security and economic situation in the country.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:44:04 -0800

US recognizes new government of Maldives
The United States on Thursday recognized the new government of Maldives President Mohamed Waheed as legitimate and urged him to fulfill a pledge to form a national unity government.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:11:53 -0800

Less government is an
In reply to Is Clover Slacking Off? : Less government is an ambiguous term. It can mean fewer bureaucrats (probably a good thing) or less government spending or abolition of government agencies. If government agencies are abolished eg: state/territory health departments, then the Commonwealth would be expected to pick up the slack. That would mean about the same expenditure and bureaucracy in ...

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:44:56 -0800