Colombian court gives green light for ex-rebels to take part in politics
Colombia's constitutional court on Wednesday approved a reform that will enable rebels who lay down their arms after a peace process to take part in political life.
US will lift Mugabe sanctions only after reforms
The United States will only lift sanctions on Zimbabwe's newly re-elected President Robert Mugabe if he implements political reforms.
Facebook's Zuckerberg backs US immigration reform
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg has taken his backing for US immigration reform public.
Japan deputy PM retracts Nazi remarks
Japan's gaffe-prone deputy prime minister on Thursday retracted controversial remarks that suggested Tokyo could learn from Nazi Germany when it comes to constitutional reform.
Greek deputies approve reform bill tied to EU-IMF loans
Greece's parliament early on Thursday narrowly approved a sweeping bill of reforms tied to the country's next tranche of EU-IMF loans.
US, Cuba in migration talks despite N. Korea weapons
The US and Cuba held migration talks Wednesday, despite news that Panama had impounded a North Korean freighter carrying Cuban missile equipment.
Scepticism over corrupt China minister's punishment
China's Communist authorities are touting a suspended death sentence for an ex-minister as proof new leaders are serious about their avowed corruption crackdown.
US Senate clears border security hurdle for immigration bill
The US Senate easily cleared a key immigration reform hurdle Monday, advancing a critical compromise Republican measure that would tighten security on the US border with Mexico.
Nazarbayev signs pension reform law
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev has signed the law reforming the pension system and gradually increasing women's pension age from 58 to 63.
British banking needs 'radical' overhaul: study
Britain needs a "radical" overhaul of its scandal-hit banks, with reckless bankers facing jail and bonuses deferred for up to ten years.
Border security dispute puts US immigration bill at risk
A huge US immigration bill inched forward Tuesday in the Senate, but Republicans warned that the landmark reform risks stalling or even dying in Congress unless backers agree to further tighten border security.
Kazakhstan National Bank did not call to raise retirement age: vice-chairman
Marchenko expressed his opinion as a citizen and consultant: Bissengali Tadzhiyakov.
Kazakhstan parliament called to resign
Kazakhstan political expert Dossym Satpayev believes that dissolving the parliament should follow the dismissal of Labor Minister Serik Abdenov.
Nazarbayev returns pension reform draft to parliament
Executing the authority vested on me by the Constitutions, I am recommitting the draft to the parliament for revision of and voting on the timeframe of the raise of retirement age for women: President Nazarbayev.
Brussels expected to up pressure for economic reform
The European Commission is expected on Wednesday to increase the pressure on several countries, particularly France, to speed up structural reforms seen as the only reliable way to boost growth and job creation.
Senate approves pension draft law in first reading
Kazakhstan Senate has approved the draft law amending the pension system in the first reading.
Australian PM brought to tears in parliament
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard's tough exterior cracked Wednesday as she choked back tears while introducing a bill into parliament on disability reforms.
Senators suggest revising draft pension law
Senator Svetlana Dzhalmagambetova suggests to return the draft pension law for rework.
Nazarbyev may postpone retirement reform
The delay may be caused by “the negative reaction of Kazakhstan women” who disagree with the government’s legislative initiative.
Study: US immigration reform would cost $6.3 trillion
A US political battle raged Monday over the cost of Senate-proposed immigration reform, with a conservative think-tank warning the plan to legalize 11 million undocumented workers would soar to $6.3 trillion.
