Walker's World: A new social contract

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Walker's World: A new social contract MARTIN WALKER || UPI Editor Emeritus BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- There seems to be no end to the euro's slow agony. Perhaps it would hurt less if European governments were to focus on the right targets. [ FULL STORY ]

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London a friend to post-revolution Tunisia LONDON, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- The British government is committed to supporting Tunisia as it embarks on the path toward a democratic government, the British foreign secretary said. [ FULL STORY ]

British military captures Somali pirates LONDON, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Operations off the coast of Somalia indicate the British military is serious about tackling national security threats posed by pirates, a secretary said. [ FULL STORY ]

Awlaki relative led Yemeni raid SANAA, Yemen, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Armed insurgents affiliated with al-Qaida in Yemen seized control of a city about 90 miles south of Sanaa, security officials said. [ FULL STORY ]

HRW wants reforms from Egypt's new leaders NEW YORK, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- The "stalled" political transition in Egypt can be revitalized only if new lawmakers overturn laws used to curb basic liberties, Human Rights Watch said. [ FULL STORY ]

U.S., Iraqi leaders discuss political woes BAGHDAD, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Iraqi leaders discussed the importance of resolving internal differences in the country with a visiting delegation of U.S. officials, the Iraqi government said. [ FULL STORY ]

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California looks to green energy future SACRAMENTO, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- California aims to expand its renewable energy portfolio by building new transmission lines "as quickly as possible," Gov. Jerry Brown said. [ FULL STORY ]

BP wants your trust, Dudley tells U.S. CHICAGO, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- BP aims to win back the trust of the public as it looks to return to the Gulf of Mexico and expand its U.S. footprint, the company's top executive said. [ FULL STORY ]

Gas transit fees focus of TAPI debates NEW DELHI, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- A high-ranking meeting in New Delhi will center on transit fees tied to a natural gas pipeline from Turkmenistan, an Indian official said. [ FULL STORY ]

Sofia debates shale gas after protests SOFIA, Bulgaria, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Bulgarian lawmakers said hearings were scheduled to discuss prospects for shale natural gas development following protests against the resource. [ FULL STORY ]

No new oil seen from Rena WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Oil contamination seen at beaches near a stranded cargo vessel off the New Zealand coast is likely older oil, an emergency official said. [ FULL STORY ]

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U.S., Iraqi leaders discuss political woes BAGHDAD, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Iraqi leaders discussed the importance of resolving internal differences in the country with a visiting delegation of U.S. officials, the Iraqi government said. [ FULL STORY ]

18 die at Pakistani religious procession LAHORE, Pakistan, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Pakistan police confirmed the explosion that ripped through a religious procession in Khanpur city killing at least 18 people was caused by a bomb. [ FULL STORY ]

Awlaki relative led Yemeni raid SANAA, Yemen, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Armed insurgents affiliated with al-Qaida in Yemen seized control of a city about 90 miles south of Sanaa, security officials said. [ FULL STORY ]

Afghan conflict troubles ICRC KABUL, Afghanistan, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Rural communities in Afghanistan haven't seen many of the gains made during 10 years of international military engagement, the Red Cross said. [ FULL STORY ]

British military captures Somali pirates LONDON, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Operations off the coast of Somalia indicate the British military is serious about tackling national security threats posed by pirates, a secretary said. [ FULL STORY ]

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