Tuesday, 4 December 2012

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LIVE: Boris Johnson on London and the economy

Mayor of London Boris Johnson is speaking on London's role in the world economy at a Thomson Reuters Newsmaker event. Johnson will look at the city's current and future strengths and at the threat from ongoing euro zone instability. Watch live here from 9 a.m. Watch Live


The West Bank Jewish settlement of Maale Adumim, near Jerusalem, is seen behind sign posts December 3, 2012. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

Israel says will stick with settlement plan

JERUSALEM - Israel rejects concerted criticism from the United States and Europe over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to expand settlement building after the United Nations' de facto recognition of Palestinian statehood. Full Article | Video
German Chancellor and leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Angela Merkel addresses the media after inspecting the convention hall one day ahead of the CDU's annual party meeting in Hanover, December 3, 2012.  REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

Merkel to launch election campaign

HANOVER, Germany - Angela Merkel kicks off her re-election drive at a congress of her conservative Christian Democrats, where the chancellor will be feted like a star for defending German interests in the euro zone crisis. Full Article
Swiss bank Credit Suisse CEO Brady Dougan speaks during the Swiss Banking Global symposium in Zurich, November 16, 2012. REUTERS/Michael Buholzer

Credit Suisse boss on borrowed time

ZURICH - Credit Suisse boss Brady Dougan has outmaneuvered an internal rival with his recent revamp of the Swiss bank and management shake-up but is still under immense pressure, senior banking sources say. Full Article
People holding Japanese national flags take part in an anti-China rally in Tokyo September 22, 2012.  REUTERS/Toru Hanai

Nationalism rising on Japan campaign trail

TOKYO - U.S. officials have long urged Japan to loosen limits on its military, bear more of the burden of its own defence and play a more prominent global role. Politicians are promising to do just that, but with a strident nationalism that could give cause for concern. Full Article
Prince William (L) and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visit Cambridge, central England November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor

Prince William and Kate expecting a baby

Prince William and his wife Catherine are expecting a baby, destined to be Britain's future monarch, although the mother-to-be is in hospital with a type of very acute morning sickness that sometimes indicates twins. Full Article | Video



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