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21. May 2010 | 00:50Regional leaders trade views on peace process
BEIRUT: Beirut was witnessing intense diplomatic activity as Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou and Arab League chief Amr Moussa held discussions with Lebanese officials on Thursday. Moussa and Papandreou arrived in Beirut to attend the Arab Economic Forum that was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Saad Hariri on Thursday. (News Source: The Daily Star Lebanon - 19:26:34)
Stage set for August primary
DEARBORN HEIGHTS/DEARBORN - Now that the deadline for partisan and nonpartisan candidates to file has passed, the stage has been set for a showdown on the August primary ballot. (News Source: Dearborn Press & Guide - 21:44:11)
Nick Clegg’s first speech as deputy PM, Cameron’s very own Private Pike
With hurried hand movements and an air of impatience, Nick Clegg made a number of startling promises. (News Source: Daily Mail - 09:28:14)
UK’s deputy chief plans civil liberties drive
Britain’s new deputy prime minister pledged Wednesday to lead a sweeping drive to protect civil liberties, curbing official surveillance and data collection by scrapping an unpopular national (News Source: Sify News - 03:40:57)
UK’s Clegg plans civil liberties drive
Britain’s new deputy prime minister pledged on Wednesday to curb the country’s extensive system of official surveillance and data collection by scrapping an unpopular national identity card (News Source: Sify News - 02:41:52)
Moussa: Arabs back Lebanese amid threats
BEIRUT: Lebanon is to witnesses this month a flurry of diplomatic activity aimed at tackling developments in the region, kicking off with the Arab Economic Forum taking place in Beirut on Thursday. Arab League chief Amr Moussa said on Wednesday that the Arab world as well as international community stood by Lebanon against Israeli threats, while (News Source: The Daily Star Lebanon - 19:53:58)
Market Commentary and Intraday News
(AP:LONDON) Britain’s new deputy prime minister pledged on Wednesday to curb the country’s extensive system of official surveillance and data collection by scrapping an unpopular national identity card program, limiting the retention of DNA samples and regulating the spread of closed-circuit television cameras. (News Source: INO News - 16:14:07)
AM Doha Time
Qatar-Lebanon ties discussed HE the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor al-Thani with Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Ali Hussein al-Shami yesterday. Discussions centred on bilateral ties and means to boost them, besides issues of mutual interest. (News Source: Gulf Times - 22:59:48)
Britain’s deputy chief will scrap ID card program, trim DNA database in civil liberties push
LONDON (AP) - Britain’s new deputy prime minister pledged Wednesday to lead a sweeping drive to protect civil liberties, curbing official surveillance and data collection by scrapping an unpopular national identity card program, limiting the retention of DNA profiles and regulating the spread of closed-circuit TV cameras. (News Source: Sun-Sentinel - 11:15:19)
Markets & Analysis
Eight or so years ago, in one of those mad periods when MPs get all hot under the collar about intrusions into privacy, some think-tank or other decided to carry out research to discover what people considered to be private. (News Source: Evening Standard - 14:02:42)
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