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Bush's secret visit to Baghdad
Why was it necessary?
On 13th June, President Bush arrived in Baghdad on a stealthy five- hour visit. The interesting feature of the visit is that it was kept secret even from Prime Minister of Iraq Nour al-Malik.
 
Budget 2006-07
Poverty reduction measures inadequate
In the national budget of 2006-2007 the finance minister has put emphasis on poverty eradication under the principles of PRSP. He has also declared that 56.
 
Letter From Europe
The ECB and Euro-area's economic recovery
On June 8, the president of the European Central Bank raised the euro-zone benchmark interest rate by one quarter percent from 2.50% to 2.75%, the third such increase in six months.
 
Fighting Poverty
Investment in rural economy is a must
Make Poverty History" is the global call to action against poverty. Responding to this call, all nations around the world have reaffirmed their commitment to poverty alleviation and redesigned their planning approaches to achieve the targets within the shortest possible time.
 

 
   
 
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