Key Economic News To Watch This Week: July 22
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is seeking a third term in general elections in September, begins election rallies around the country; Pope Francis travels to Brazil where he is expected to meet young prisoners as well as address the country’s top political and business leaders.
Monday, July 22
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is seeking a third term in general elections in September, holds election rallies around the country.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is seeking a third term in general elections in September, begins election rallies around the country; Pope Francis travels to Brazil where he is expected to meet young prisoners as well as address the country’s top political and business leaders.
Monday, July 22
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is seeking a third term in general elections in September, holds election rallies around the country.
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden begins a four-day tour to Mumbai and New Delhi aimed at improving business and economic ties between the two countries.
The 3rd Annual Combating Piracy: West African Maritime Security conference is held in Lagos to assess current threat levels and initiatives.
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Pope Francis I, on his first international trip as pontiff, visits dwellers at Manguinhos slum in Rio de Janeiro. He will also meet young prisoners and address Brazil’s political and business leaders. Over 1.5 million pilgrims are expected to flock to Rio for the visit where there were massive street protests last month.
Related: Brazil Riots: Citizens Unite In Contempt For Political Class
Tuesday, July 23
Egypt marks its national day, the anniversary of the 1952 revolution, when a bloodless coup by army officers led by Gamal Abdel Nasser and Anwar Sadat led to the disposal of King Farouk.
Japanese foreign minister Fumio Kishida visits the Middle East in an effort to move forward the stalled peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. In Jordan he is expected to promote Japan’s nuclear power expertise as Amman is considering building its first nuclear power plant.
Related: Top US Diplomat Unveils $4bn Economic Peace Plan for Palestine
India and Chinese ministers discuss border security after the Depsang incursion incident.
Related: China vs. India: Who Will Win The Race To Be More Financially Open?
Thursday, July 25
The verdict in the trial of a juvenile accused in the gang rape and murder of a 23-year old physiotherapy student in Delhi is scheduled to be announced. The accused, who was 17 at the time the rape took place, was tried in a juvenile court. He has pleaded not guilty.
Sunday, July 28
A general election is held in Cambodia with 9.7 million people eligible to vote and eight parties contesting.
A parliamentary election is held in Northern Cyprus after the June resignation of National Unity party leader and Prime Minister Irsen Kucuk following a vote of no-confidence.
