Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:17 PM EST

Elections

Democracy works differently in the various countries. In some countries, the result at the ballot can spark unrest, while in the old democracies of the western world, voters are increasingly tired of the ineffective process involving political parties.

Articles About Elections

Argentina, Repsol struggle to bridge gap over YPF compensation

By Reuters

A year after Argentina seized the local business of Spanish oil firm Repsol <REP.MC>, there seems little prospect of a quick deal on compensation despite signs that both sides would rather avoid a costly, drawn-out legal battle. (11:00 pm)

MORE TOPICS: CHEVRON, CALIFORNIA, COURT, ARGENTINA, RUSSIA, NEW YORK

High costs, currency push Ford out of Australia car manufacturing

By Reuters

Ford Motor Co <F.N> will shut its two Australian auto plants in October 2016, blaming a strong currency and costs that are hitting manufacturers just as the country looks for other sectors of its economy to cushion the end of a mining boom. (3:28 pm)

MORE TOPICS: GENERAL MOTORS, UNEMPLOYMENT, TOYOTA, MANUFACTURING, AUSTRALIA, RETAIL

America’s Lost Reputation & South Asia’s Shift towards China: Dan Steinbock

By Economy Watch

America’s Lost Reputation & South Asia’s Shift towards China: Dan Steinbock (10:07 am)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, PAKISTAN

Moody's sees benign outcome of EU insurer guarantee study

By Reuters UK

Regulators are expected to go easy on the life insurance industry in the wake of a study by EU insurance watchdog EIOPA on long-term savings guarantees made to life insurance policy holders, credit rating agency Moody's said. (5:21 am)

MORE TOPICS: GERMANY

New Iceland government freezes EU talks till referendum

By Reuters UK

Iceland's centre-right Progressive and Independence parties agreed on a coalition government on Wednesday and said they would freeze talks on entering the European Union until a referendum on whether or not to continue the process. (12:49 am)

MORE TOPICS: EUROPEAN UNION, ICELAND, INVESTMENT

Egyptian factories, hit by subsidy cuts, highlight Cairo's fiscal dilemma

By Reuters UK

Hundreds of soot-stained factory chimneys dot the horizon in the industrial city of al-Saff, south of Cairo, but only a few spew black smoke. (12:35 am)

MORE TOPICS: UNEMPLOYMENT, IMF, GDP, EGYPT, LIBYA, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Iceland forms coalition government, freezes EU talks

By Reuters UK

Iceland's centre-right Progressive and Independence parties agreed on a coalition government on Wednesday and said they would freeze EU-accession talks until the country's voters approve continuing with an application in a referendum. (12:21 am)

MORE TOPICS: ICELAND

Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses a news conference at the end of a European Union leaders summit in Brussels March 2, 2012.
German Tabloid Publishes Photo of Angela Merkel in Communist Uniform

By IBTimes UK

German newspaper Bild publishes 1972 snap of young Merkel in East German military drill. (May 22)

MORE TOPICS: GERMANY, M&A

Abbott pressured to privatize ABC and SBS.
Australia State Liberals Push for ABC, SBS Privatization

By IBTimes AU

The State Liberals want ABC and SBS privatized and Tony Abbott is at the receiving end. State Liberals want Abbott to privatize the two companies should he win on September 14. The interest on ABC and SBS remains high despite issues of noncompliance with their charters. (May 22)

MORE TOPICS: TONY ABBOTT, AUSTRALIA

Women Empowerment in Saudi Arabia Faces Standstill, Nation Divided on Stadium Access Grant
Women Empowerment in Saudi Arabia Faces Standstill, Nation Divided on Stadium Access Grant

By IBTimes AU

After it had allowed its girls to engage in sports in their private schools, oil-rich nation Saudi Arabia is now divided whether to extend such empowerment privilege to allow its women to watch sports in a stadium due to be completed in 2014. (May 22)

MORE TOPICS: LONDON