Government

Romania's appointed government passes Parliament vote

9 Feb 2012

The new Romanian government passed a confidence vote in Parliament on Thursday, with 237 votes for and two against. Opposition members of Parliament refused to vote.

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood wants government sacked

9 Feb 2012

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood called Thursday on the ruling generals to sack the military-appointed government, saying it has failed to manage the deteriorating security and economic situation in the country.

US recognizes new government of Maldives

9 Feb 2012

The United States on Thursday recognized the new government of Maldives President Mohamed Waheed as legitimate and urged him to fulfill a pledge to form a national unity government.