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Cement Magnate’s Son Aso Takes Reins of Japanese Economy – Businessweek
Telegraph.co.uk Cement Magnate's Son Aso Takes Reins of Japanese EconomyBusinessweekTaro Aso, son of a cement magnate and a champion of pork-barrel spending when prime minister, became Japan's sixth finance chief in three years, auguring expanded fiscal stimulus in the world's … Continue reading
With successful launch, Kim and allies cement rule in North Korea – Reuters
Telegraph.co.uk With successful launch, Kim and allies cement rule in North KoreaReutersBy Jack Kim. SEOUL | Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:46am EST. SEOUL (Reuters) – When North Korea's Kim Jong-un commemorates a year of his rule next week, he will … Continue reading
Departing Chinese Leader Tries to Cement Legacy Opposing Reform – New York Times
New York Times Departing Chinese Leader Tries to Cement Legacy Opposing ReformNew York TimesHu Jintao, 69, is scheduled to step down as the party's general secretary next week, handing over much of his power to his designated successor, Xi Jinping. … Continue reading
Putin in China to cement key alliance – Hindustan Times
CTV.ca Putin in China to cement key allianceHindustan TimesRussian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China on Tuesday for a three-day visit aimed at bolstering a crucial alliance that has seen the giant neighbours block further action against Syria. Both energy … Continue reading