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Egypt president meets judges, fails to 'contain crisis'

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 05:49 PM PST

Mohamed Morsi says he will cut back on the broad powers he assumed last week, but his offers do not go far enough for the judges. Unrest continues.

CAIRO — Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's suggestions on Monday that he would scale back broad powers he assumed last week failed to appease the nation's judiciary, which would still not have oversight over certain government institutions, including the Islamist-led assembly drafting the country's new constitution.

Mexico moves to demote federal police force

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 05:45 PM PST

Mexican President-elect Enrique Peña Nieto's plan to downsize and transfer control of the federal police raises questions about his security policies.

MEXICO CITY — Through most of the administration of Mexican President Felipe Calderon, the federal police agency has held a starring role, built to seven times its previous size and favored by American advisors and dollars despite persistent troubles and scandals.

Britain names Canadian to head Bank of England

Posted: 27 Nov 2012 12:00 AM PST

Mark Carney, Canada's central bank chief, is to start in July as governor of the Bank of England. His tasks include reviving the British economy.

LONDON — Worried over its sputtering economy, the British government decided to seek outside help Monday by appointing a Canadian as the next head of the Bank of England, one of this country's most powerful unelected public posts.