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Hunger strike, Yemeni dilemma could spur Guantanamo closure plans
A 100-day-old hunger strike at the Guantanamo Bay prison for suspected terrorists has agitated international human rights advocates anew, prompting fresh calls worldwide for closure of the detention center that President Obama vowed to shutter more than...
Tags: Politics, Human Rights, Terrorism, Dianne Feinstein, Crime, Law and Justice
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Every cent helps: euro zone explores scrapping smallest coins
ReutersBRUSSELS (Reuters) - Saving pocket change may not end the euro zone crisis, but the European Commission hopes that scrapping the smallest coins could help penny-pinching governments cut costs. The European Commission outlined proposals this week for...Tags: Prices, ING Group, Foreign Exchange Market, Consumers, Economy, Business and Finance
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Governments agree 7.3 billion euro rise in EU budget for 2013
ReutersBRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union finance ministers approved a 7.3 billion euro increase in the bloc's spending for 2013 on Tuesday, as part of a deal to unblock talks on the EU's next long-term budget. The cash will be used to cover unpaid bills for...Tags: Parliament, Politics, Finance, European Union, Republic of Ireland
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ANALYSIS-Malta unlikely to follow Cyprus into crisis
Reuters* Size of banking sector has raised comparisons with Cyprus * But Malta's banking model is seen as more stable * Economy of 450,000 is growing, pace seen accelerating By Martin Santa BRUSSELS, May 13 (Reuters) - Cyprus and Malta have a lot in common:...Tags: Economic Indicator, Cyprus, Finance, Foreign Exchange Market, Malta
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RPT-ANALYSIS-Drugmakers face more scrutiny of discordant U.S. prices
Reuters(Repeats to widen readership) By Deena Beasley LOS ANGELES, May 10 (Reuters) - The world's biggest drug makers have for years enjoyed rich premiums for their medicines in the U.S. market. Those days may be coming to an end. Companies like Pfizer Inc...Tags: Politics, Prescription Drugs, Swiss Confederation, Social Sciences, Arthritis
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XxANALYSIS-Drugmakers face more scrutiny of discordant U.S. prices
ReutersBy Deena Beasley LOS ANGELES, May 10 (Reuters) - The world's biggest drug makers have for years enjoyed rich premiums for their medicines in the U.S. market. Those days may be coming to an end. Companies like Pfizer Inc and AstraZeneca have grown...Tags: Politics, Prescription Drugs, Swiss Confederation, Arts and Culture, Social Sciences
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REFILE-ANALYSIS-Drugmakers face more scrutiny of discordant U.S. prices
Reuters(Removes "XX" from headline) By Deena Beasley LOS ANGELES, May 10 (Reuters) - The world's biggest drug makers have for years enjoyed rich premiums for their medicines in the U.S. market. Those days may be coming to an end. Companies like Pfizer Inc and...Tags: Politics, Prescription Drugs, Swiss Confederation, Social Sciences, Arts and Culture
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European banking union? Don't hold your breath
Reuters* German finance minister sends mixed message on banking union * Berlin's objections could derail scheme to tackle weak banks * EU leaders made a commitment to banking union last June * EU officials say a single agency is needed to close banks By John...Tags: Politics, Berlin (Germany), Career and Workplace, Finance, Germany
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ECB open-minded on SME lending but wants others to help
ReutersBRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Central Bank has an open mind on what it could do to spur lending to small- and mid-sized businesses, though other EU institutions might be better placed to help, a top ECB policymaker said on Wednesday. The ECB is...Tags: Business, Finance, European Central Bank, Credit Ratings, Economy, Business and Finance
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French, German politicians to pressure Google on tax
ReutersBy Tom Bergin and Natalie Huet LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - Politicians in Germany and France say they will press for Google to be quizzed on corporate income tax after a Reuters report highlighted how the company employs sales staff in the UK while telling...Tags: Politics, LinkedIn Corp., Google Inc., Finance, Germany
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EU Parliament committee backs built-in speed limit for new vans
Reuters* EU presidency seeking agreement by end-June on vehicle laws * Industry says carbon limit very ambitious, wants loopholes * Environmental campaigner say not ambitious enough By Barbara Lewis BRUSSELS, May 7 (Reuters) - The top speed of vans in the...Tags: Politics, Passenger Cars, Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Automotive Equipment, Germany
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CORRECTED-French, German politicians to pressure Google on tax
Reuters(Corrects paragraph 3 to show Google not having taxable presence in France and Germany referred to Google Inc's core business. Google units are subject to tax on any profit from fees from affiliates. See tax charges in paragraph 22 as in original) By Tom...Tags: Politics, LinkedIn Corp., Google Inc., Finance, Germany
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