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Medvedev unveils Russia reforms 

December 22, 2011
Medvedev unveils Russia reforms 

Russia’s President Dmitry Medvedev makes his annual state of the nation address in the Moscow Kremlin, on December 22. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday unveiled political reforms in response to an outburst of protests, but warned that “provocateurs and extremists” were seeking to stir unrest in the country. Two days ahead of a new [...]

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Law firm documents add to heat on James Murdoch 

November 2, 2011
Law firm documents add to heat on James Murdoch 

  A law firm which represented Rupert Murdoch’s London tabloids has turned over to the British parliament documents which could embarrass his son James when he returns to testify before a committee investigating a phone-hacking scandal. Parliamentary and company sources told Reuters that Farrer & Co, a London law firm which until recently represented Murdoch’s [...]

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Greek cabinet backs debt crisis referendum 

November 2, 2011
Greek cabinet backs debt crisis referendum 

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou secured the unanimous backing of his cabinet for a referendum on the eurozone debt rescue plan, government spokesman Elias Mossialos said early Wednesday. Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou secured the unanimous backing of his cabinet for a referendum on the eurozone debt rescue plan, government spokesman Elias Mossialos said early [...]

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British PM in spotlight over News Corp phone-hacking 

July 20, 2011
British PM in spotlight over News Corp phone-hacking 

News Corporation Chief Rupert Murdoch gives evidence to a Parliamentary Select Committee on the phone hacking scandal Prime Minister David Cameron arrived back in Britain to face a grueling parliamentary examination on Wednesday over the phone-hacking scandal, a day after Rupert Murdoch told lawmakers he was not to blame for the crisis. Cameron returned to [...]

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POLITICS IN BRIEF 17/12

December 17, 2009
POLITICS IN BRIEF 17/12

PM Dung pushes for stronger ties with Australia, Israel; Vietnamese legislators visit Brazil; Party leader Manh begins visit to Cambodia; Vietnam applauds peace progress in Central African Republic PM Dung pushes for stronger ties with Australia, Israel Vietnam and Australia should formulate a programme of action to realise the joint statement on the comprehensive partnership [...]

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POLITICS IN BRIEF 1/12

December 1, 2009
POLITICS IN BRIEF 1/12

NA Chairman receives AIPA delegates; Polish Agriculture Minister visits Vietnam; PM pledges contributions to climate change conference; Politics academy opens Chinese-funded dormitory NA Chairman receives AIPA delegatesNational Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong on November 30 received delegates from the ASEAN Inter-parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) who have been in Hanoi for a conference to discuss female parliamentarians’ [...]

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POLITICS IN BRIEF 21/11

November 21, 2009
POLITICS IN BRIEF 21/11

Vietnam strives to meet goals for 2010; Vietnam National Assembly contributes to APF activities; Vietnamese encouraged to use locally-made goods; Czech Senator visits Quang Binh province  Vietnam strives to meet goals for 2010 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has asked the planning and investment sector to weigh up the pros and cons of the domestic [...]

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POLITICS IN BRIEF 9/9

September 9, 2009
POLITICS IN BRIEF 9/9

Vietnam expects to strengthen ties with Singapore; Vietnam, Australia strengthen judicial co-operation; Vietnam seeks int’l support to deal with climate change; Vietnam, Laos promote bilateral relations Vietnam expects to strengthen ties with Singapore Vietnam wishes to join hands with Singapore to develop their bilateral friendship and cooperation in an effective manner for the common benefit of [...]

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Vietnam to host 31st AIPA General Assembly

August 6, 2009
Vietnam to host 31st AIPA General Assembly

LookAtVietnam – Vietnam has officially assumed the role of President of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) and will host the 31st General Assembly of this regional parliamentary organisation in 2010. LookAtVietnam – Vietnam has officially assumed the role of President of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) and will host the 31st General Assembly of this [...]

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POLITICS IN BRIEF 7/8

August 6, 2009
POLITICS IN BRIEF 7/8

Deputy PM receives senior Pakistani official; Vietnam puts forth three initiatives at AIPA-30; Russian veterans in Vietnam War gather in Moscow; Vietnam, Canada share experience in legal, judicial reform Deputy PM receives senior Pakistani official Deputy Prime Minister Truong Vinh Trong on August 5 expressed his thanks to the Pakistan government and people for supporting Vietnam’s [...]

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Vietnam, Cuba foreign ministries to bolster ties

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Vietnam’s top diplomat has affirmed that the Foreign Ministry will closely cooperate with its Cuban counterpart to implement the agreements reached by the two...