Politics & Society

Politics & Society


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Politics & Society

BA Announces Huge Losses, and Job Cuts

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

British Airways, having reported losses of over £290 million, has stated that it plans to cut a further 1,200 jobs. more...

Reform of the G8

In: International Politics

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Nations gather together to try to find collective solutions to problems that affect them all, but it's usually only the biggest countries that have any real impact. more...

Royal Mail Strikes Called Off

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

Postal union leaders have agreed to call off any postal strikes until the New Year, in order to allow negotiations with Royal Mail to take place. more...

Black Friday Ad Deals Prior To Thanksgiving 2009

In: American Affairs

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving when major retailers discount products to help kick off the Christmas shopping season - this year they're promoting very early. more...

Auditor-General: Canada's Disaster Plan Unclear

In: Canadian Affairs

By: Feature Writer Laura Steiner

Auditor General Shelia Fraser says the federal government's plan to deal with natural disasters or terrorist attacks is unclear. She announced this in a recent report. more...

Overview of Florida DUI Law

In: Law, Crime & Justice

By: Feature Writer David J. Shestokas

Under Florida law, DUI is one offense, proved by impairment of normal faculties or unlawful blood alcohol or breath alcohol level of .08 or above. more...

Conservative Party's New EU Pledge (2009)

In: British/UK Affairs

By: Feature Writer Patrick Hinton

David Cameron has promised that no British powers would be handed over to the EU without a referendum. The announcement comes following criticism of his EU policies. more...

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