April 9 - Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. Congress clinched a short-term budget deal to keep the federal government running for a week after hammering...

April 9 - Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. Congress clinched a short-term budget deal to keep the federal government running for a week after hammering out an agreement to cut domestic spending. The U.S....

WASHINGTON, April 7 - Most U.S. economic data would not be released during a government shutdown if one occurred, a U.S. official said on Thursday. No data from the Commerce Department or from the Bureau...

WASHINGTON, April 7 - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said on Thursday the U.S. government appeared headed toward a shutdown because a spending bill for this year is bogged down in ideological wrangling over abortion...

* Portuguese PM resignation complicates EU leaders' summit * Lame duck Lisbon government rejects early bailout bid * Summit not expected to take major decisions * Final agreements on bailout fund may only come in...

* Miners win concessions in Australian mine tax * Government to refund any state royalty increases * Decision likely to head off new mining industry campaign over tax * BHP says to work with government...

* Swiss government raises 2011 growth forecast to 2.1 pct * Says risks for global economy have increased * Says strong franc still likely to hit economy * Says sees no inflationary pressures building *...

NEW DELHI, March 8 - India's Congress party and a key ally appeared closer to a deal on Tuesday to keep the ruling coalition with a parliamentary majority after threats to quit the government sparked...

NEW DELHI, March 8 - India's Congress party and a key ally appeared closer to a deal to retain the ruling coalition's parliamentary majority on Tuesday after threats to quit the government sparked worries of...

DUBLIN, March 6 - Ireland's new government published its programme for government on Sunday, setting out its aim to stick to the budget targets laid down in an 85 billion euro ($118.9 billion) EU/IMF rescue...