Auto Bailout Could Be Tied to Government-Run Overhaul
The government would order a major restructuring of Detroit's struggling Big Three auto companies in exchange for a multibillion-dollar bailout under a plan circulating in Congress.

South Africa Plans to Send Government Delegation to Zimbabwe
Dec. 5 (Bloomberg) -- South Africa will send a government delegation, led by Frank Chikane , director general in the presidency, to Zimbabwe on Dec. 8.

Japan?s Bonds Fall on Concern Government to Increase Debt Sales
Dec. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Japan?s government bonds fell on concern the Ministry of Finance will increase debt sales next year to fund economic-stimulus spending.

Japan's PM Warned Of Government Collapse By Party Comrade
TOKYO (AFP)--Japan Prime Minister Taro Aso came under fire Friday from a senior member of his party who warned that his government was in danger of collapse with dwindling public support.

Japan?s Bonds Fall on Concern Government to Increase Debt Sales
Dec. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Japan?s government bonds fell, pushing 10-year yields up from near the lowest since April, on concern the Ministry of Finance will increase debt sales next year to fund economic-stimulus spending.

Government pushes for third gender
THE Federal Government's human rights arm plans to invent a new official status called "intersex", adding it to male and female as a legally recognised gender.

Government jobs could be next
Cities and counties around Ohio are planning to shed government workers as falling tax revenue squeezes their budgets.

Auto bailout could be tied to government-run overhaul
WASHINGTON ? The government would order a major restructuring of Detroit?s struggling Big Three auto companies in exchange for a multibillion-dollar bailout under a plan circulating in Congress. Skeptical lawmakers are weighing whether to dole out as much as $34 billion in aid to the automakers as the once-mighty companies make their second round of pleas for government help to keep them from ...

Thailand: Travel agents criticise British Government response to crisis
The Government and airlines were today accused of leaving British travellers to fend for themselves following the crisis in Thailand.

Auto Aid Could Be Tied to Government-Run Overhaul
U.S. auto executives are appearing before the House Financial Services Committee for the second time Friday to outline their plans for staying afloat with a government infusion. Use the link below to watch live coverage.

The 'woof guide' - government takes a lead in better pet care
Pet owners in Wales become the first in the UK to get government guidance on taking care of their animals.

Government urged to encourage domestic breaks
The travel lobby group Tourism Alliance has called on the Government to persuade more Britons to take more holidays at home.

Renault Announces Commercial Measures To Complement The Government Plan
PARIS, France ? December 5, 2008: With the automotive industry hit hard by the economic and financial crisis, the measures taken by the French government should help to revitalize activity.

Rebels take government offer for peaceful life
BONGABON, Nueva Ecija: The government?s Social Integration Program (SIP) is effectively taking rebels into the fold of the law, a ranking military official said.

Government, Corporate Bond Risk Rises as Global Slump Deepens
Dec. 4 (Bloomberg) -- The cost of hedging against losses on corporate and government bonds rose for a second day amid signs the global recession is worsening.

Malaysia?s government  faces critical by-election test
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia?s coalition government faces a by-election in January which analysts say will be a critical test of public reaction to its reform promises after disastrous polls in March.

Rebels Killed 94 Civilians In Philippines This Year - Government
MANILA (AFP)--Maoist guerrillas killed 94 civilians in the Philippines in the first 10 months of the year, the government said Friday after a fresh effort to end a decades-old armed communist rebellion collapsed.

Pakistan Government Mulling Fresh Taxes To Boost Revenue -Adviser
ISLAMABAD -(Dow Jones)- Tax increases on real estate, stock market deals and on luxury items are possible in a bid to increase government revenue, Shaukat Tarin, Pakistan's de-facto finance minister said late Thursday.

Welsh Assembly Government Puts The Development Of GP Practice Premises On Hold, UK
BMA Cymru Wales is extremely concerned that the National Assembly Government has put a stop to the development of GP practice premises across Wales whilst the NHS reorganisation takes place. Last week they gave an instruction to Local Heath Boards to immediately cease planning for 3PD projects in primary care in Wales.

Government to post huge deficit under CBO estimate
Payments from the Wall Street bailout fund and slumping tax revenues will ensure a record federal budget deficit, based on congressional estimates released on Thursday. The Congressional Budget Office said that the government has run a $408 billion deficit _...