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Britain Crafts Tax Plan to Help Address Country’s Economic Ills

The British Parliament on Monday considered changes to its income and sales taxes as a means to alleviate the economic downturn. Margaret Warner reports from London about the proposed stimulus plan.

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Thousands Protest U.S. Security Deal in Baghdad

By PBS News Hour

As Iraqi lawmakers spar over approval of a new U.S.-Iraqi security deal, scores of followers of radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr took to the streets Friday to protest the pact, chanting slogans and burning an effigy of President George W.

Iraqi Lawmakers Evaluate Long-awaited U.S. Security Deal

Iraqi lawmakers began debate Monday over a security agreement that will allow U.S. forces to remain in the country until the end of 2011. Analysts discuss the plan's details and remaining obstacles to its approval.

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Iraq-U.S. Security Pact Faces Parliament’s Approval

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Iraqi lawmakers began debate Monday over a security pact with the United States that will allow U.S. forces to remain for three more years, a day after the Iraqi Cabinet signed off on the deal.

Peres Paves the Way for Snap Elections in Israel

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Israeli President Shimon Peres said Monday that efforts to form a coalition government had failed, officially clearing the way for snap elections to take place in the next few months.

Conservative Party Re-elected in Canada

By PBS News Hour

Canadian voters re-elected the Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who will form the country's third minority government in four years. His party gained seats but still fell short of a majority.

Anti-Government Protests Rattle Thailand

By PBS News Hour

Thousands of anti-government protesters barricaded Thailand's parliament Tuesday, leading to clashes with riot police and to the deployment of troops to curb political unrest on the streets of Bangkok.

After Months of Wrangling, Iraqi Government Approves Election Law

By PBS News Hour

After months of deadlock and negotiations, Iraq's Parliament overwhelmingly approved a provincial elections law on Wednesday, giving a much-needed boost to the country's U.S.-supported reconciliation efforts.

Pressure Builds on Pakistan’s Musharraf to Leave Office

By Admin, PBS News Hour

A growing number of provincial legislatures in Pakistan are calling on embattled President Pervez Musharraf to face a confidence vote or be impeached -- and speculation abounds on whether he will leave office first.

U.N. Plan Would Allow Local Elections to Proceed in Iraq

By PBS News Hour

A new U.N. plan presented late Monday would allow nationwide provincial elections to go forward in most of Iraq, except in the disputed area of Kirkuk, politicians said Tuesday.