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Both votes were seen as a test of the Socialist government's hold on power, coming amid dissent within the ruling-party ranks and amid widespread public opposition to the measures.

Athens Lawmakers Pass Austerity Legislation Alkman Granitsas 2011

The prime minister is expected to hold talks with ministers and ruling-party officials Tuesday in a bid to reach an agreement, even as he is due to leave for a visit to India later in the day, close on the heels of the China trip, which lasted less than 24 hours.

Japan, China Focus on North Korea Toko Sekiguchi 2011

Some observers criticize ruling-party officials for not ousting Mr. Nazaruddin from the party, despite public statements from the commission that it has evidence of his involvement in bringing together parties in the Southeast Asia Games scandal.

Jakarta Pursues Corruption Battle Eric Bellman 2011

JAPAN Fiscal Hawk Named Deputy Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda picked a ruling-party heavyweight known as a fiscal hawk as his deputy and removed two gaffe-prone ministers from their posts as part of a mini cabinet reshuffle.

World Watch 2012

TOKYO—Three former aides of political heavyweight Ichiro Ozawa were found guilty of violating campaign funding laws Monday, a surprise verdict that is likely to further diminish the clout of the ruling-party power broker, who has also been indicted in the case.

Ozawa Aides Convicted in Campaign Fund Scandal Toko Sekiguchi 2011

The U.S. sees no need to redeploy nuclear weapons to South Korea, a senior U.S. official said Wednesday, despite increasing pressure from some ruling-party politicians in the Asian nation.

World Watch 2011

A top U.S. official said the U.S. sees no need to deploy nuclear weapons to South Korea, despite increasing pressure from some ruling-party politicians in Seoul.

What's News 2011

In Nigeria, a bomb exploded at a ruling-party rally for a northern governor, killing three people and wounding 21 others as a decisive

World Watch 2011

SEOUL—The U.S. sees no need to redeploy nuclear weapons to South Korea, a senior U.S. official said Wednesday, despite increasing pressure from some ruling-party politicians here.

U.S. Plans No Nuclear Weapons in South Korea Evan Ramstad 2011

The fracas erupted after supporters apprehended several people with scores of pre-ticked ballot papers in favor of ruling-party candidates, the witnesses said.

In Zambia Election, the Big Issue Is China Peter Wonacott 2011