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Print - 2015-04-01
Spain to reinstate primary healthcare for illegal immigrants

Spain to reinstate primary healthcare for illegal immigrants

Illegal immigrants in Spain will once again be able to get free primary healthcare at doctors' surgeries, the government said on Tuesday, doing a U-turn on an unpopular policy in a busy election year. The government withdrew the right to general healthcar
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
US natural gas futures flat despite warmer forecasts

US natural gas futures flat despite warmer forecasts

US natural gas futures ended unchanged on Monday despite forecasts for above-normal temperatures over the next two weeks. On its first day as the front-month, May futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange closed up 0.5 cents at $2.644 per million Britis
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Djokovic, Nishikori and Raonic win at Miami

Djokovic, Nishikori and Raonic win at Miami

World number one Novak Djokovic moved closer to a possible fourth Miami Open trophy Monday by defeating Belgium's Steve Darcis 6-0, 7-5 to reach the fourth round. Defending champion Djokovic, seeking his third March hardcourt double of Indian Wells and Mi
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Clubs get bigger say in UEFA

Clubs get bigger say in UEFA

European clubs will get a greater say in UEFA's decision-making as well as extra cash from European tournaments under an accord announced Tuesday. After securing concessions from FIFA about deciding the international match calendar, top clubs have won two
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Fawad Ahmed, Voges get West Indies, Ashes call up

Fawad Ahmed, Voges get West Indies, Ashes call up

Legspinner Fawad Ahmed, batsman Adam Voges and wicketkeeper Peter Nevill were all called up by Australia Tuesday for their upcoming tour of the West Indies and the Ashes campaign in England. But there was no room in the 17-man squad for allrounders James
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
New ECB chairman Graves mulls four-day Tests

New ECB chairman Graves mulls four-day Tests

Incoming England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chairman Colin Graves confirmed on Tuesday that he is considering tabling proposals to shorten Test matches from five days to four. "Personally, I think we should look at four-day Test cricket and play 105 ov
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Japan down Uzbekistan

Japan down Uzbekistan

Goal-hungry Japan floored Uzbekistan 5-1 with an explosive performance in a friendly on Tuesday, with young guns Takashi Usami and Gaku Shibasaki pointing to a bright future for the Blue Samurai. Shibasaki scored Japan's third on 80 minutes with an outrag
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
FA confirms no British teams at 2016 Olympics

FA confirms no British teams at 2016 Olympics

England's Football Association confirmed on Tuesday that plans to enter British men's and women's football teams at next year's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro have been abandoned. The FA wanted to enter teams for the tournament, but had to scrap the prop
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
McCullum joins Birmingham Bears for Twenty20 Blast

McCullum joins Birmingham Bears for Twenty20 Blast

New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum confirmed Tuesday he has signed for the Birmingham Bears for the defence of their T20 Blast title. McCullum joins the Bears - Warwickshire's T20 name - on a seven-match deal after playing a major role as New Ze
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Vettori calls time on international career

Vettori calls time on international career

Long-serving New Zealand cricketer Daniel Vettori called time on his international career Tuesday, saying the World Cup final was his last appearance for the Black Caps. "It was my last game for New Zealand so it was a lovely way to finish," the former ca
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Yoox agrees to buy Richemont's Net-a-Porter in all-share deal

Yoox agrees to buy Richemont's Net-a-Porter in all-share deal

Italian online fashion retailer Yoox has agreed to buy Net-a-Porter, its upmarket rival, in an all-share deal that creates an industry leader in the booming online luxury market, with combined sales of 1.3 billion euros ($1.4 billion). Net-a-Porter (NAP)
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Brazil ready to raise taxes as austerity drive falls short

Brazil ready to raise taxes as austerity drive falls short

Brazil is ready to raise taxes further, Finance Minister Joaquim Levy said on Tuesday, warning that the country's investment grade remains at risk as the government's fiscal results underperformed expectations.
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
PPP sets up committees for supervision of upcoming LG polls

PPP sets up committees for supervision of upcoming LG polls

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) on Tuesday formed several committees for the supervision of forthcoming local government elections in the city. The committees were formed during a meeting of the party's Karachi Division held here at PPP Media Cell.
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Euronext to launch dairy futures on April 13

Euronext to launch dairy futures on April 13

Euronext will launch its new dairy derivatives complex on April 13, less than two weeks after the abolition of the European Union's milk production quotas, it said on Tuesday. The offering includes futures for butter, skimmed milk powder and whey powder,
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Paris court delays decision on Uber's unlicensed taxi service

Paris court delays decision on Uber's unlicensed taxi service

The Paris appeals court has delayed a decision on whether to ban Uber's unlicensed UberPOP service while it awaits the result of the US company's constitutional challenge of a new French law on taxis and chauffeured cars.
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
CBRE to buy Johnson Controls' workplace solutions for $1.48 billion

CBRE to buy Johnson Controls' workplace solutions for $1.48 billion

Johnson Controls Inc, the largest US auto parts maker, said it would sell its business that helps corporates manage their real estate energy needs to real estate services firm CBRE Group Inc for $1.48 billion in cash. Johnson Controls had said in Septembe
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
BIEK to issue computerised admit cards

BIEK to issue computerised admit cards

The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) will issue computerised Admit Cards to candidates appearing in the intermediate examinations scheduled for April 2015. Talking to media persons at his office, BIEK Chairman Anwar Ahmed Zai said on Tuesday
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Industrialists criticise apathetic attitude of government

Industrialists criticise apathetic attitude of government

The Presidents and Senior Vice-Presidents of the city's industrial town associations have expressed their disappointment over the indifferent attitude of the elected representatives towards the issues highlighted by them time and again.
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
KP fast developing primary IT infrastructure

KP fast developing primary IT infrastructure

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is fast making headways to develop a primary infrastructure to augment its information technology sector with linking all key businesses to post a bigger growth in agriculture, healthcare, tourism etc. There are already two informat
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
CASA-South of ICAP: Junaid Shekha elected chairman

CASA-South of ICAP: Junaid Shekha elected chairman

The Chartered Accountants' Students Association, South (CASA-S) of ICAP conducted the elections for the Management Committee 2015-16 recently at ICAP House, Clifton, Karachi. The election committee comprised Abbas, FCA as Chairman Election Committee, Muha
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Two alleged extortionists held in Karachi

Two alleged extortionists held in Karachi

Citizens Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) on Tuesday claimed to have arrested two alleged extortionists in a joint operation with the police. Various fake SIMs, cell phones and copies of national identity cards were also recovered during the course of acti
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Five alleged criminals killed in separate raids

Five alleged criminals killed in separate raids

The law-enforcement agencies (LEAs) claimed to have gunned down five alleged criminals in separate raids here on Tuesday. According to police and rescue sources, on a tip-off about presence of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan militants in the area, the police c
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
UN says donors pledge $3.8 billion to Syria crisis

UN says donors pledge $3.8 billion to Syria crisis

International donors have pledged $3.8 billion to tackle the humanitarian crisis in Syria, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said at a summit in the Kuwaiti capital on Tuesday. The United Nations is seeking to help 18 million people inside Syri
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
New CEO EDB takes charge

New CEO EDB takes charge

The newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Engineering Development Board (EDB), Tariq Chaudhry on Tuesday assumed the charge of his office. Well-informed sources told Business Recorder that government did not take the Minister for Industr
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
New CEO EDB takes charge

New CEO EDB takes charge

The newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Engineering Development Board (EDB), Tariq Chaudhry on Tuesday assumed the charge of his office. Well-informed sources told Business Recorder that government did not take the Minister for Industr
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Killings decline by 37 percent

Killings decline by 37 percent

The killings of security personnel and civilians have declined by 37 percent since the launch of the Zarb-e-Azb operation and National Action Plan (NAP). The data available at the South Asia Terrorism Portal, an independent organisation that records incid
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Killings decline by 37 percent

Killings decline by 37 percent

The killings of security personnel and civilians have declined by 37 percent since the launch of the Zarb-e-Azb operation and National Action Plan (NAP). The data available at the South Asia Terrorism Portal, an independent organisation that records incid
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
THE RUPEE: easier trend

THE RUPEE: easier trend

The rupee tended slightly lower against the dollar on the money market on Tuesday in the process of trading, dealers said.
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
THE RUPEE: easier trend

THE RUPEE: easier trend

The rupee tended slightly lower against the dollar on the money market on Tuesday in the process of trading, dealers said.
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (March 31, 2015).

Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (March 31, 2015).

Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Tuesday (March 31, 2015).

Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Buhari in historic Nigeria election win

Buhari in historic Nigeria election win

Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday became Nigeria's president elect after defeating Goodluck Jonathan in the first democratic change of power ever in Africa's most populous nation. The victory writes a new chapter in the country's often turbulent history after s
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (March 31, 2015)

Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Buhari in historic Nigeria election win

Buhari in historic Nigeria election win

Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday became Nigeria's president elect after defeating Goodluck Jonathan in the first democratic change of power ever in Africa's most populous nation. The victory writes a new chapter in the country's often turbulent history after s
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (March 31, 2015).

Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Coup plot retrial: Turkish court acquits all 236 suspects

Coup plot retrial: Turkish court acquits all 236 suspects

A Turkish court on Tuesday acquitted more than 200 army officers accused of plotting a coup against the Islamic-rooted government in 2003. A total of 236 suspects in the so-called Sledgehammer (Balyoz) case were retried by an Istanbul court after Turkey's
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Coup plot retrial: Turkish court acquits all 236 suspects

Coup plot retrial: Turkish court acquits all 236 suspects

A Turkish court on Tuesday acquitted more than 200 army officers accused of plotting a coup against the Islamic-rooted government in 2003. A total of 236 suspects in the so-called Sledgehammer (Balyoz) case were retried by an Istanbul court after Turkey's
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Putin creates new agency to 'unite Russian nation'

Putin creates new agency to 'unite Russian nation'

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday ordered the creation of a new government agency to oversee ethnic issues, according to an official decree. The proposed agency will "implement measures directed at fortifying the unity of... the Russian nation,"
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (March 31, 2015).

Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (March 31, 2015).

Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
BB murder case: Siegel refuses to testify in Pakistan

BB murder case: Siegel refuses to testify in Pakistan

US lobbyist Mark Siegel, a key witness in the Benazir Bhutto murder case, has refused to come to Pakistan to record his statement in the high-profile case. According to reports, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) had summoned Mark Siegel to appear on Tuesday (
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (March 31, 2015) and the forecast for Wednesday (April 01, 2015).

Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
BB murder case: Siegel refuses to testify in Pakistan

BB murder case: Siegel refuses to testify in Pakistan

US lobbyist Mark Siegel, a key witness in the Benazir Bhutto murder case, has refused to come to Pakistan to record his statement in the high-profile case. According to reports, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) had summoned Mark Siegel to appear on Tuesday (
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Barriers outside Bilawal House removed

Barriers outside Bilawal House removed

Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) staff removed barriers and concrete structures erected outside Bilawal House as part of security measures on late Tuesday night following the instructions of former president and PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari to S
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Barriers outside Bilawal House removed

Barriers outside Bilawal House removed

Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) staff removed barriers and concrete structures erected outside Bilawal House as part of security measures on late Tuesday night following the instructions of former president and PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari to S
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
SHC dismisses petition against Imran, Alvi

SHC dismisses petition against Imran, Alvi

The Singh High Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking disqualification of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan and MNA Dr Arif Alvi. A division bench, headed by Chief Justice Faisal Arab, dismissed the petition for not being maintainable.
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
SHC dismisses petition against Imran, Alvi

SHC dismisses petition against Imran, Alvi

The Singh High Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking disqualification of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan and MNA Dr Arif Alvi. A division bench, headed by Chief Justice Faisal Arab, dismissed the petition for not being maintainable.
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Anti-polio drive begins at 18 zones in Quetta

Anti-polio drive begins at 18 zones in Quetta

A three-day anti-polio drive on Tuesday was initiated in 18 zones of Quetta to inoculate polio drops and vitamin A drops to as many as 228,382 children under age five. As per details, 892 polio teams have been arranged by the administration that would adm
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Kuwaiti investors' delegation meets Shahbaz

Kuwaiti investors' delegation meets Shahbaz

A delegation of investors from Kuwait met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif here Tuesday and expressed keen interest in investment in energy, food security and other sectors. Talking to the delegation, the Chief Minister said that Pakistan is
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Young doctors continue protest in Punjab

Young doctors continue protest in Punjab

Young Doctors Association (YDA) said on Tuesday that the young doctors' protests in Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Rahim Yar Khan and other cities meant to press the government for the acceptance of their demands including implementation of agreed service st
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Notification for TUFS: APTMA chief slams delay in issuance

Notification for TUFS: APTMA chief slams delay in issuance

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Chairman S M Tanveer has lamented over delay in the issuance of notification for the technology upgradation fund scheme (TUFS), hindering the industry from undertaking BMR and fresh investment initiatives for
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Census, survey of small, cottage industry 2011-13 launched

Census, survey of small, cottage industry 2011-13 launched

The Annual Development Programme Project "Census & Survey of Small and Cottage Industry 2011-13" was launched at a seminar organized by Punjab Small Industries Corporation here on Tuesday to identify the industrial clusters, availability of raw material,
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
LCCI holds seminar on water conservation

LCCI holds seminar on water conservation

During a seminar on "Water Conservation" held at Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry here on Tuesday speakers said that water shortage can directly hit the economic growth of Pakistan as it is not only the cheapest source of power generation but also
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Shahbaz meets delegation of senators, MNAs from Fata

Shahbaz meets delegation of senators, MNAs from Fata

A representative delegation of Senators and Members National Assembly from Fata led by Alhaj Shah Jee Gul Afridi MNA met Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, here on Tuesday. The CM congratulated newly elected Senators from Fata and hoped that they will
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Advisory to livestock farmers

Advisory to livestock farmers

Chief Minister's Special Assistant for Livestock Chaudhry Muhammad Arshad has told livestock farmers, especially sheep farmers, to get their animals vaccinated to save them from the chicken pox. In a statement issued on Tuesday he warned of the greater ch
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Teachers, students advised to adopt new techniques for effective results

Teachers, students advised to adopt new techniques for effective results

Principal Peshawar Public School and College Col Muhammad Tayyab (retd) has called upon teachers and students to adopt new methods for getting effective educational results. He was speaking at prize distribution ceremony conducted on Warsak road, here on
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
ANF foils drugs smuggling bids

ANF foils drugs smuggling bids

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) on Tuesday launched five operations which resulted in recovery of 55 Kg charas and heroin filled capsules. ANF also arrested five drug traffickers including two foreign nationals during the operations. The value of recovered
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Yousaf Tarand, Namoos Khan join PTI

Yousaf Tarand, Namoos Khan join PTI

Former provincial minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Alhaj Muhammad Yousaf Tarand and Akbar Namoos Khan, brother of Fateh Muhammad Khan of Allai have joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf along with their supporters, other family members and well-wishers. They anno
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
MET office warns of moderate to high flood in River Chenab

MET office warns of moderate to high flood in River Chenab

The Meteorological Department has warned of moderate to high flood in the River Chenab at Marala near Sialkot city on Wednesday and Thursday and advised all authorities concerned to take precautionary measures along the riverbed in this regard.
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
LB elections: JI KP to launch mass contact campaign from 3rd

LB elections: JI KP to launch mass contact campaign from 3rd

JI Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter has announced to launch a weeklong mass contact campaign from April 3, ahead of LB elections in the province. During the drive, voters form signed by the party chief Sirajul Haq will be distributed by door-to-door. They party
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
FIA probe team: show-cause notice revoked

FIA probe team: show-cause notice revoked

Revoking a show-cause notice issued to Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) over its lackluster performance in implementing a court's verdict in the Hajj corruption scam 2010 on Tuesday, the Supreme Court disposed of the matter.
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
PSM makes Formed Section plant functional after 20 years

PSM makes Formed Section plant functional after 20 years

Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) has made its Formed Section plant active after being dormant for more than 20 years. The last time it provided W-Section or Guard Rail for Motorway Project from Lahore to Islamabad. The subject plant has capacity of producing 10
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Election petition: SHC suspends operation of ECP order

Election petition: SHC suspends operation of ECP order

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday suspended the operation of an Election Commission of Pakistan's order that transferred an election petition against victory of Syed Qaim Ali Shah from Karachi election tribunal to Hyderabad election tribunal.
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Peshawar, Haripur police: KP IGP presents awards to officers, Jawans

Peshawar, Haripur police: KP IGP presents awards to officers, Jawans

KP Inspector General of Police Nasir Khan Durrani awarded officers and Jawans of Peshawar and Haripur police on excellent performance against terrorists, kidnappers, robbers and dacoits during a ceremony held at Central Police Office (CPO) here on Tuesday
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Foreign office rejects media reports

Foreign office rejects media reports

Pakistan on Tuesday rejected the reports of media that Pakistan's Air Force and naval ships are participating in the military action in Yemen. Foreign Office Spokesperson Tasnim Aslam in a statement rejected such news reports regarding Pakistan's direct i
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Bail applications of banned outfit workers dismissed

Bail applications of banned outfit workers dismissed

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday dismissed bail applications of 12 workers of Hizb-ut-Tehrir, a banned outfit, for their involvement in distribution of different books and pamphlets against judiciary and Pakistan Army. The applicants include Agha Ta
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Obama unblocks delivery of F-16s to Egypt

Obama unblocks delivery of F-16s to Egypt

US President Barack Obama has approved the delivery of a dozen F-16 aircraft to Egypt that had been frozen after a military-led takeover. The White House said Obama told Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi by phone on Tuesday that a 2013 freeze would
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Egypt court frees 68 activists in rare move

Egypt court frees 68 activists in rare move

In an unusual move, an Egyptian court acquitted on Tuesday 68 people, including members of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, who were charged with gathering illegally and attacking security forces, judicial sources said. Authorities have cracked down hard
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Lufthansa cancels 60th anniversary event

Lufthansa cancels 60th anniversary event

Lufthansa said it was cancelling its 60th anniversary celebrations in memory of those killed aboard the Germanwings plane crash in France last week. Lufthansa had planned to host an anniversary event on April 15 but said it would now instead show live cov
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Hurricane-strength winds batter northern Europe, hit travel

Hurricane-strength winds batter northern Europe, hit travel

Hurricane-force winds lashed parts of northern Europe on Tuesday, causing a death in Germany, flights to be cancelled, disrupting some road and train traffic and hitting port operations. The Dutch meteorological office issued a code red warning for the lo
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Nigeria's Buhari wins historic election

Nigeria's Buhari wins historic election

Three decades after seizing power in a military coup, Muhammadu Buhari became the first Nigerian to oust a president through the ballot box, putting him in charge of Africa's biggest economy and one of its most turbulent democracies. President Goodluck Jo
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Russia is threat to regional security: Georgia president

Russia is threat to regional security: Georgia president

Georgian President Georgy Margvelashvili said on Tuesday Russia poses a threat to regional security and that its action in Georgia and Ukraine is punishment for their pro-Western stances. Russia's forces drove deep into Georgia during a five-day war in 20
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Eurosceptic MP from Merkel's bloc quits over Greek rescue

Eurosceptic MP from Merkel's bloc quits over Greek rescue

A senior member of German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative bloc announced Tuesday he was stepping down in a dispute over the government's response to Greece's debt woes. Peter Gauweiler, a well-known eurosceptic and outspoken critic of euro bailout
Published 01 Apr, 2015 12:00am
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