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Aware of policy risks, Fed sees firmer U.S. growth 12:55am GMT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve officials are increasingly confident the U.S. economic recovery will be durable, but do not see employment or inflation picking up soon, minutes from their November meeting showed.  Full Article

 
A staff (R) passes Chinese renminbi notes to a customer at a bank in Jinan, in east China's Shandong province March 19, 2007. CHINA OUT REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA)
Will China banks trip market?

Chinese banks, under government pressure to shore up their finances, are set to unleash a wave of billions of dollars in capital raising that could strain equity markets.  Full Article 

Justice Secretary Jack Straw arrives for the weekly Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street in London October 13, 2009. REUTERS/Kieran Doherty
Trust is top issue for democracy
Justice Secretary Jack Straw

The most pressing issue for UK democracy is the need for politicians to restore public trust following the expenses scandal.  Commentary 

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"Drum beats" for Iraq regime change in 2001 Tuesday, 24 Nov 2009 

LONDON (Reuters) - A wide-ranging inquiry into British involvement in the Iraq War began on Tuesday, aiming to throw light on former Prime Minister Tony Blair's case for invasion but risking embarrassment for the current government .  Full Article  |  Video  

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Obama says will "finish the job" in Afghanistan Tuesday, 24 Nov 2009 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama vowed on Tuesday to "finish the job" of an unpopular and costly eight-year war in Afghanistan, and officials said he could announce an increase of around 30,000 troops next week.  Full Article  |  Video  

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Ahmadinejad's world tours

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's diplomatic visits around the world always cause a furor, whether in his favor or not.