Pakistan People's party names former Speaker Yousaf Raza Gilani, jailed by military government, as its candidate for prime minister and head of ruling opposition coalition

Added: 2008-03-23

Musharraf support for likely Pakistan PM

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Ministers say bonus culture has to end

Bumper annual cash bonuses for bankers could soon be outlawed after finance ministers from around the world ordered a major overhaul of the industry's pay system.

Eight pro-Tibetans arrested in Beijing Olympic flame incidents

A total of eight pro-Tibetan demonstrators protesting Chinese suppression have been arrested in Greece on charges of attempting to disrupt the official flame-lighting ceremony at Ancient Olympia, which marked the start of the torch relay that leads up to the Beijing Olympics, Greek security police said today.

Asia to cut subsidies as oil hits $135

Governments move to cut energy subsidies to protect their finances and those of state-owned energy companies in the face of soaring oil prices