Latvia eases immigration restrictions in bid for cash infusion
Latvia is desperate to attract new investors that could help the recovery of the country’s weak economy. But its recent easing of visa restrictions for non-EU citizens has sparked a nationalist outcry.
Women's Reservation Bill presented to Indian upper house
India's government presented the Women's Reservation Bill to the upper house of parliament on Monday, 14 years after it was first proposed.
Greece wants US to get tough with hedge funds
Greek prime minister to ask Obama for greater regulation to prevent financial speculation.
Sarkozy pledges support for Greek economy
France's president and Greece's prime minister discuss economic situation.
Commission backs European Monetary Fund
German finance minister to present fund proposals soon.
Sri Lanka attacks UN rights panel
Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa denounces plans for a UN-appointed panel to examine alleged human rights abuses.
Commission looking into credit default swaps
Concerns that speculators are short-selling euros to make profits from Greece’s financial problems
Ukraine leader in key Russia trip
Ukraine's new President, Viktor Yanukovych, visits Moscow to return ties with Russia to a "strategic partnership".
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