Harsh words given by Jose Luis Zapatero and Mariano Rajoy ahead of the Spanish General Elections
The Socialist Prime Minister Jose Luis Zapatero, and the Popular Party leader Mariano Rajoy, traded insults in a live television debate yesterday in preparation for Sunday's General Election. Mariano Rajoy accused Zapatero of laxism towards immigration and terrorism and said that Spain wanted a change. Despite Rajoy's passionate performance, national polls still give Zapatero a margin of leads ahead of Sunday's elections.
German Chancellor Angel Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy agree to compromise
Both Angel Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy played down rumours over their differences on the Mediterranean Union and stated that compromises had been reached.
Medvedev to maintain Putin's policies
In light of recent economic boom and prosperity, Russia's new president Dimitry Medvedev has promised to maintain Vladimir Putin's legacy and policies. Many just wonder how much influence Putin will have over his chosen successor.
More sanctions for Iran
The UN Security Council passed a third round of sanctions on Iran for the refusal to suspend its nuclear activities. Iran refuses to acknowledge or to cooperate with the UN over this issue.
Morgan Francois Minchin
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