Archive for February 2nd, 2009

China PM’s trip to Britain ends in shoe protest (AFP)

Written by on Monday, February 2nd, 2009 in Latest News.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao gives a speech at Cambridge University in Cambridge at the end of Wen's three day visit to the UK. British police said they have charged the protester who hurled a shoe at Wen as he addressed Cambridge University.(AFP/POOL/Darren Staples)AFP – Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao’s European tour finished dramatically when a protester hurled a shoe at him as he gave a speech at Britain’s Cambridge University.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

A migrant worker yawns as he sits next to his colleagues and their belongings at Beijing Railway Station February 2, 2009. (Jason Lee/Reuters)Reuters – Australia unveiled a $26 billion second stimulus plot on Tuesday aimed at staving off a recession already engulfing much of the rich world, and the Bank of Japan said it would buy up to $11 billion of shares held by banks.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

Obama’s Pledge to Reform Ethics Faces an Early Test

Written by on Monday, February 2nd, 2009 in Latest News.

After vowing to usher in a new era of responsibility, President Obama has shown a willingness to compromise between campaign rhetoric and the realities of Washington.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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