Govt refuses to debate full shift to proportional electoral system

Govt refuses to debate full shift to proportional electoral system

February 9, 2012 - 12:42 AMT  08:48 GMT
First Deputy Minister of Justice deems changes to Electoral Code before parliamentary elections unreasonable.

Rolls-Royce net profit jumps 57%

February 9, 2012 - 12:33 AMT  08:48 GMT
The 2011 earnings figure compared with profit after tax of £539 million in 2010, Rolls said in a results statement.

U.S. missiles kill Al-Qaeda chief in Pakistan

February 9, 2012 - 12:28 AMT  08:48 GMT
Badr Mansoor was one of the Americans' main targets in the volatile country and wanted for attacks that killed scores of people.
Maradona may quit Al Wasl unless provided with bigger budget

Maradona may quit Al Wasl unless provided with bigger budget

February 9, 2012 - 12:23 AMT  08:48 GMT
“I have a list of players I want to sign on but this wasn’t possible due to restricted budget,” the UAE FC’s head coach said.
Armenia’s users can transfer Yandex.Money funds to MasterCards

Armenia’s users can transfer Yandex.Money funds to MasterCards

February 9, 2012 - 12:03 AMT  08:48 GMT
Starting today, Yandex.Money users can transfer funds from their Yandex.Money accounts to any Visa or MasterCard account.

Greek leaders fail to agree on austerity cuts

February 9, 2012 - 12:02 AMT  08:02 GMT
"I leave for Brussels with hope that the Eurogroup will take a positive decision concerning the new aid plan," Venizelos said.

Egypt's ruling generals to deploy more soldiers, tanks across the country

February 9, 2012 - 11:51 AMT  08:48 GMT
Campaigners demanding a swifter transition to civilian rule have called for mass walkouts and civil disobedience on Feb 11.
Baku keeps calling for France expulsion as OSCE MG co-chair

Baku keeps calling for France expulsion as OSCE MG co-chair

February 9, 2012 - 11:47 AMT  08:48 GMT
Passage of Genocide bill by French Senate triggered Azeri urges for expulsion of France as OSCE Minsk Group co-chair.
Lenovo reports $153 million net income

Lenovo reports $153 million net income

February 9, 2012 - 11:43 AMT  08:48 GMT
Sales jumped 44 percent to a record $8.4 billion as its share of the global personal computer market hit a high of 14 percent.
Microsoft to hold Windows 8 Consumer Preview event Feb 29

Microsoft to hold Windows 8 Consumer Preview event Feb 29

February 9, 2012 - 11:35 AMT  08:48 GMT
The Consumer Preview will give consumers their first chance to see whether Windows 8 indeed achieves that lofty goal.
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