Chuck Hagel confirmation session
The former Republican senator can expect a bumpy ride as he answers questions on how he would play the role of President Obama's new defence secretary. Hagel needs to persuade at least five of his...
View ArticleSmart Reads March 13, 2013
Martin Wolf demolishes David Cameron’s argument that “there is no alternative” to austerity. “Mr Cameron argues that those who think the government can borrow more ‘think there’s some magic money...
View ArticleSmart Reads March 15, 2013
Iraq may be unsafe and treacherous, but adventurous Iraqis are reaping the benefits of a growing consumer economy. However, some businesspeople are frustrated that it is not safe enough to bring their...
View ArticleSmart Reads March 20, 2013
More on the island rescue With the eurozone’s €10bn Cyprus bailout now laid waste by the country’s parliament, the blame game begins – Peter Spiegel has put together what happened on Friday night in...
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