austerity

200 arrested, dozens hurt in Tunisia unrest

by Caroline Nelly Perrot and Kaouther Larbi Agence France-Presse TUNIS, Tunisia (AFP) -- More than 200 people have been arrested…

Brazil Senate approves 20-year spending freeze

by Eugenia LOGIURATTO Agence France Presse BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP) - Brazil's Senate on Tuesday approved a 20-year government spending freeze…

Austerity-weary Ireland votes in uncertain election

DUBLIN, Ireland (AFP) -- Voting got under way in Ireland on Friday in an election which could see it become the…

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