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New American Ambassador to Slovakia nominated by President Obama

Washington - President Barack Obama has proposed publisher Theodore Sedgwick to the post of U.S. ambassador to Slovakia, the White House announced late on Wednesday.
The nomination is yet to be approved by... |
| Washington, 21.01.2010 |
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AB InBev shuts Belgian breweries after blockades

* Unions, blockading brewery entrances, angered by move
* Next mediation attempt on Thursday
(Updates with next mediation due on Thursday)
By Philip Blenkinsop
BRUSSELS, Jan 20 (Reuters) -... |
| Brussels, 20.01.2010 |
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PM announces changes to the Ministry

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced changes to the Ministry in preparation for a Speech from the Throne and the implementation of Phase II of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
“Just as it was this... |
| Ottawa Ontario, 19.01.2010 |
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Billionaire Pinera wins Chile presidential election

Conservative billionaire Sebastian Pinera has won Chile's presidential run-off, ending two decades of centre-left rule.
Christian Democrat Eduardo Frei conceded defeat after results from 60% of polling... |
| Chile, 17.01.2010 |
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Syria to allow foreign ownership of Banks

Foreign investors set to be given the right to hold majority stakes in Syrian banks.
Syria has opened up its banking sector to foreign speculators in an effort to attract more investment in the country.... |
| Damask, 13.01.2010 |
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Slovak President appoints Makúch as new central bank governor

Slovak President appoints Makúch as new central bank governor.
President Ivan Gašparovič on Monday, January 11, appointed Jozef Makúch to the post of governor of the National Bank of Slovakia (NBS).... |
| Bratislava, 11.01.2010 |
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Slovaks mark first year behind euro ‘shield’

By Jan Cienski in Warsaw
Published: January 7 2010 23:55 | Last updated: January 7 2010 23:55
Slovakia will celebrate its first year in the European single currency on Friday night with a gala event... |
| Bratislava, 08.01.2010 |
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Drinkers hit by 10p a pint increase as brewers struggle in recession

By Daily Mail Reporter
on 07th January 2010
Britain's beer drinkers were warned yesterday to brace themselves for a new hike of up to 10p in the price of their favourite pint at the local pub.
As the UK's... |
| London, 08.01.2010 |
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Will Worldwide Corn Prices Decline Thanks To Argentina's Bumper Crop?

Will Worldwide Corn Prices Decline Thanks To Argentina's Bumper Crop?
January 7, 2010 /EIN PRESSWIRE/ Thanks to spring rains, Argentina is in line to harvest a record corn crop this season, with a yield of... |
| Buenos Aires, 07.01.2010 |
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The cautious leap forward

China prepares a new plan for uncertain times
In the year ahead China’s leaders will revel in the growth their country enjoys and the envy this arouses elsewhere, especially the West. The World Expo, which... |
| World, 07.01.2010 |
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