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Cameron 'losing control' as rift with party core widens
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron is "losing control of his party", Conservative Party grandee Geoffrey Howe said on Sunday, as a row raged over whether a close aide to Cameron had labeled grassroots activists "mad, swivel-eyed...Tags: United Kingdom, Politics, European Union, Same-Sex Marriage, Immigration
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Cameron "losing control" as rift with party core widens
Reuters* Cameron, grassroots at odds over Europe, gay marriage * Conservative grassroots accused of being "mad" * Cameron hints could end coalition early By Mohammed Abbas LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron is "losing control...Tags: Politics, United Kingdom, European Union, Immigration, Same-Sex Marriage
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India's weakened Congress wondering if early elections will help
ReutersNEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's Congress party is debating holding a general election in November, six months ahead of schedule, senior party leaders said, reflecting an internal discussion over whether to pull the plug on the shaky ruling coalition or have...Tags: Politics, Physical Fitness and Exercise, U.S. Congress, Employees, New Delhi (India)
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French president signs gay marriage into law after wrenching national debate
Associated PressPARIS (AP) — France will see its first gay weddings within days, after French President Francois Hollande signed a law Saturday authorizing marriage and adoption by same-sex couples and ending months of nationwide protests and wrenching debate....Tags: Belgium, Justice and Rights, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Same-Sex Marriage
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Conservative Afghan lawmakers block legislation protecting women's rights
Associated PressKABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Conservative religious lawmakers in Afghanistan blocked legislation on Saturday aimed at strengthening provisions for women's freedoms, arguing that parts of it violate Islamic principles and encourage disobedience. The...Tags: Human Rights Watch, Customs and Tradition, Civil Rights, War in Afghanistan (2001-present), Judges
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Myanmar leader's record on reform pledges mixed going into historic White House meeting
Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Myanmar President Thein Sein's historic White House visit next week is the culmination of U.S. outreach to a former pariah regime. That's been based on a principle of taking "action for action" by deepening ties in response to...Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Human Rights Watch, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Civil Rights, American Red Cross
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French president signs law allowing same-sex marriage
PARIS -- French President Francois Hollande on Saturday signed a law allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt, after months of sometimes violent protests and the vehement opposition of the country's Roman Catholic Church leaders. The controversial...
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Afghan parliament fails to pass divisive women's law
ReutersBy Miriam Arghandiwal and Ibrahimi Aziz KABUL, May 18 (Reuters) - Afghanistan's parliament failed to pass a law on Saturday banning violence against women, a severe blow to progress made in women's rights in the conservative Muslim country since the...Tags: Justice and Rights, Politics, Feminism, Crime, Law and Justice, Civil Rights
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Google's Schmidt to meet Britain's Cameron as tax row rages
ReutersLONDON, May 17 (Reuters) - Google Inc's Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt is due to meet British Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday as a participant of an advisory group just days after UK lawmakers lambasted the Internet company's tax affairs. The...Tags: Politics, United Kingdom, Eric Schmidt, Google Inc., David Cameron
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Bulgarian president calls parliament quickly to end impasse
ReutersSOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev will convene parliament on May 21, in an attempt to have a government formed quickly and end a political impasse in the European Union's poorest country. Under Bulgarian law, the president must...Tags: Politics, National Government, Political Corruption, European Union, Government
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After Google, Amazon to be grilled on UK tax presence
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - Internet retailer Amazon.com Inc. will be called back to the British parliament to clarify how its activities in the UK justify its low corporate income tax bill, two lawmakers told Reuters. Amazon will follow search giant Google,...Tags: Politics, United Kingdom, Amazon.com Inc., Agriculture, Crime, Law and Justice
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Reuters World News Highlights at 1400 GMT, May 17
ReutersLONDON, May 17 (Reuters) - TOP STORIES ----------- BAGHDAD - At least 32 people were killed in two explosions outside a Sunni Muslim mosque in Baquba, about 50 km (30 miles) northeast of Baghdad, after Friday prayers, police and medics said. - - - -...Tags: Wars and Interventions, Baghdad (Iraq), Politics, Russia, European Union
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