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Articles: EU to target illegal employment

Posted by Admin on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 09:12 AM

	Businesses leaders across Europe caught employing illegal immigrants could face time in jail, under proposals due to be announced by the European Union. Read full article: 'EU to target illegal employment'

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Articles: Opinion: The End of Daimler's "World Inc."

Posted by Admin on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 09:09 AM

	The nine-year, trans-Atlantic marriage of automakers Daimler and Chrysler has come to an end and it's probably best that way for all involved, said Deutsche Welle's Karl Zawadzky. Read full article: 'Opinion: The End of Daimler's "World Inc."'

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Articles: Tax Hike Curbs Growth as Germans Spend Less

Posted by Admin on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 09:05 AM

	German economic growth slowed down noticeably in the first quarter of 2007. Statisticians attributed the deceleration to less consumer spending following a sharp rise in value-added tax. Read full article: 'Tax Hike Curbs Growth as Germans Spend Less'

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Articles: EU, Russia Play Down Differences, But Hurdles Remain

Posted by Admin on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 09:00 AM

	German Foreign Minister Steinmeier met Russian President Putin on Tuesday in a last-ditch bid to rescue a looming EU-Russia summit amid spiraling tensions over a host of issues. Read full article: 'EU, Russia Play Down Differences, But Hurdles Remain'

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Articles: EU States And Lawmakers Strike Deal on Mobile Roaming Rates

Posted by Admin on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 08:54 AM

	The European Union on Tuesday took a big step towards forcing mobile phone operators to slash prices for calls made abroad, with a deal between member states and EU lawmakers on so-called roaming rates. Read full article: 'EU States And Lawmakers Strike Deal on Mobile Roaming Rates'

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Articles: US, Russia ‘to tone down rhetoric’

Posted by Admin on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 08:52 AM

	MOSCOW — Moscow and Washington remained at loggerheads over key transatlantic issues, but agreed to moderate their rhetoric in a bid to improve strained ties, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said after a meeting yesterday between President Vladimir Putin and US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Read full article: 'US, Russia ‘to tone down rhetoric’'

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Articles: Rock Stars Urge G8 Industrialized Nations to Deliver on Africa Aid

Posted by Admin on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 08:48 AM

	Irish rock stars Bono and Bob Geldof on Tuesday accused G8 nations of falling far behind on pledges of aid to Africa and put pressure on Germany as current head of the club to donate nearly one billion dollars. Read full article: 'Rock Stars Urge G8 Industrialized Nations to Deliver on Africa Aid'

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Articles: Sarkozy to Make Berlin First Official Stop After Taking Office

Posted by Admin on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 07:02 AM

	After his inauguration, French president elect Nicolas Sarkozy won't have much time to savor the feeling of stepping into Jacques Chirac's shoes -- he'll be busy flying to Germany. Read full article: 'Sarkozy to Make Berlin First Official Stop After Taking Office'

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Articles: Union Expands Deutsche Telekom Strike

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 09:21 AM

	Trade union ver.di has expanded industrial action against Deutsche Telekom after it announced cost-cutting plans. on Monday, 14,000 employees were expected to strike Germany's telecoms giant. Read full article: 'Union Expands Deutsche Telekom Strike'

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Articles: Brown's Britain: Striking an EU-US Balance

Posted by Admin on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 09:08 AM

	Passionately pro-European and Atlanticist, Tony Blair sought good relations with both the EU and the US, although his pragmatic successor Gordon Brown is more likely to achieve both. Read full article: 'Brown's Britain: Striking an EU-US Balance'

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The nine-year, trans-Atlantic marriage of automakers Daimler and Chrysler has come to an end and it's probably best that way for all involved, said Deutsche Welle's Karl Zawadzky.

German economic growth slowed down noticeably in the first quarter of 2007. Statisticians attributed the deceleration to less consumer spending following a sharp rise in value-added tax.

German Foreign Minister Steinmeier met Russian President Putin o­n Tuesday in a last-ditch bid to rescue a looming EU-Russia summit amid spiraling tensions over a host of issues.

The European Union o­n Tuesday took a big step towards forcing mobile phone operators to slash prices for calls made abroad, with a deal between member states and EU lawmakers o­n so-called roaming rates.

Irish rock stars Bono and Bob Geldof o­n Tuesday accused G8 nations of falling far behind o­n pledges of aid to Africa and put pressure o­n Germany as current head of the club to donate nearly o­ne billion dollars.

After his inauguration, French president elect Nicolas Sarkozy won't have much time to savor the feeling of stepping into Jacques Chirac's shoes -- he'll be busy flying to Germany.

Trade union ver.di has expanded industrial action against Deutsche Telekom after it announced cost-cutting plans. o­n Monday, 14,000 employees were expected to strike Germany's telecoms giant.

Passionately pro-European and Atlanticist, Tony Blair sought good relations with both the EU and the US, although his pragmatic successor Gordon Brown is more likely to achieve both.

German Foreign Minister Steinmeier met Russian President Putin on Tuesday in a last-ditch bid to rescue a looming EU-Russia summit amid spiraling tensions over a host of issues.

The European Union on Tuesday took a big step towards forcing mobile phone operators to slash prices for calls made abroad, with a deal between member states and EU lawmakers on so-called roaming rates.

Irish rock stars Bono and Bob Geldof on Tuesday accused G8 nations of falling far behind on pledges of aid to Africa and put pressure on Germany as current head of the club to donate nearly one billion dollars.

Trade union ver.di has expanded industrial action against Deutsche Telekom after it announced cost-cutting plans. on Monday, 14,000 employees were expected to strike Germany's telecoms giant.