FRANCE: High Court Strikes Down 75% Tax Rate; Hollande Gov't to Re-Write Law to Address Concerns [World Politics News]

PAKISTAN: Bilawal Bhutto Zardiri, Son of Slain PM, Makes First Political Speech [World Politics News]

RUSSIA: Putin Signs Retaliatory Ban on U.S. Adoptions of Russian Children [World Politics News]

BELGIUM: Flemish Separatist Party Leader Criticizes King's Christmas Speech [World Politics News]

INDIA: President's Son Apologizes For Calling Protesters "Dented, Painted Women" [World Politics News]

SOUTH AFRICA: Pres. Zuma Takes Heat for Saying Having a Pet Dog is "White" [World Politics News]

JAPAN: Former Prime Minister Aso Named Finance Minister [World Politics News]

UK: Coalition May Use "Nuclear Option" to Force Through Gay Marriage Bill [World Politics News]

CANADA: Liberal Leadership Candidate Trudeau Attends Islamic Conference [World Politics News]

CHINA: Puppet Parties Praise "Multi-Party" System in China

ALGERIA: PM Benkirane's Government Critiqued for Fuel Hikes, Slow Reforms [World Politics News]

JAPAN: New PM Considers Canceling Event Commemorating Island Dispute with S. Korea [World Politics News]

IRELAND: Gov't Amends Abortion Law After Death of Indian Dentist [World Politics News]

EGYPT: Opposition Contests Constitution Referendum Results [World Politics News]

EGYPT: Muslim Brotherhood-Written Constitution Passes [World Politics News]

JAMAICA: Controversial Former PM Spencer Now Produces Reality TV Shows [World Politics News]

INDIA: Violent Protests Erupt as Protesters Call for Tougher Sex Crimes Legislation [World Politics News]

SOUTH SUDAN: Russian Foreign Ministry Demands Investigation After UN Chopper Kills 4 Russians [World Politics News]

RUSSIA: MPs Back Bill to Ban US Adoptions of Russian Children [World Politics News]

SOUTH KOREA: Daughter of Former Dictatorial Leader Elected President [World Politics News]

SOUTH KOREA: Election Signals Softer Line Towards North Korea [World Politics News]

JAPAN: Liberal Democratic Party Sweeps Back into Power; Vows Tough Line With China Over Disputed Islands [World Politics News]

JAPAN: Noda, Abe Make Final Pleas on Eve of Election [World Politics News]

GHANA: Incumbent John Mahama Declared Winner of Presidential Election [World Politics News]

ITALY: PM Monti Plans to Resign After Berlusconi's Party Removes Support; Stocks Fall [World Politics News]

EU: UK PM Cameron's Calls for Repatriation of EU Powers Shot Down By France's Hollande [World Politics News]

JAPAN: Gov't Issues Protest After Chinese Plane Enters Disputed Island's Airspace [World Politics News]

EGYPT: Opposition Urges "No" Vote on Referendum on Constitution [World Politics News]

AUSTRALIA: New Polls Shows Labor Party Losing Support Ahead of 2013 Elections [World Politics News]

BAHRAIN: Crown Prince Calls for Dialogue With Opposition, Condemns Unrest [World Politics News]

ROMANIA: Populist Running Strong Third in Polls for Sunday's Election [World Politics News]

ROMANIA: Cabinet Gains in Polls After Austerity Rollback Promise [World Politics News]

EGYPT: Opposition Rejects Negotiations with Mursi Over New Powers  [World Politics News]

CHINA: Philippines, India, Vietnam Refuse to Stamp New Chinese Passport With Map Asserting Territorial Claims [World Politics News]

N. IRELAND: Restrictions on Union Flag at Belfast City Hall Spark Riot [World Politics News]

EGYPT: Pres. Morsi Flees Mob Protesting at Presidential Palace [World Politics News]

JAPAN: Newly Formed Restoration Party Calls for Defense Spending Hikes, Tax Cuts, to Spur Economy

ROMANIA: Dec. 9 Elections to Determine Future of Shale Gas Extraction

UK: Anti-Europe Party Comes in Strong Second in By-Elections, Signaling New Strength

KUWAIT: Opposition Forces Boycotting Election Claim Low Voter Turnout Saturday as Victory

JAPAN: Gov't Providing $5 Million to USA to Aid in Clean-up of Tsunami Debris [World Politics News]

USA: April 9 Special Election to Fill Seat Vacated by Congressman Suffering from Mental, Physical Illnesses

ISRAEL: Olmert Will Play "Some" Role in Upcoming Elections

IRAN: Pres. Ahmadinejad Opposes Parliamentary Changes to Election Rules