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A government is a body that has the authority to make and the power to enforce laws within a civil, corporate, religious, academic, or other organization or group. In its broadest sense, "to govern" means to administer or supervise, whether over a state, a set group of people, or a collection of assets.
The word government is derived from the Greek Κυβερνήτης (kyvernites), which means "steersman", "governor", "pilot" or "rudder".
Typically, "the government" refers to the executive function. In many countries (particularly those having parliamentary systems), the Government refers to the executive branch of government or a specifically named executive, i.e. the Blair Government (compare to the administration as in the Clinton administration in U.S. usage). The Welsh Assembly Government is the name of the executive branch of Wales, and Scottish Government is the unofficial term to describe the Scottish Executive. In countries using the Westminster system, the party in government will also usually control the legislature.
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Ukraine 'must live without fear'
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:59:32 -0000
The US vice-president reassures Ukraine that the US has a "deep and abiding interest" in the country's security.
US delivers aid to Georgian port
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:36:33 -0000
A US Navy warship carrying humanitarian aid arrives in the Georgian port of Poti, where Russian troops are still deployed.
Swede 'held in cabin for years'
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:29:15 -0000
A woman may have been locked up in a cabin in southern Sweden for nine years, local newspapers report.
NYT > Europe
Cheney Backs Membership in NATO for Georgia
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:47:28 -0000
Vice President Dick Cheney was in Georgia, where his words of support placed him on a direct collision course with Russia’s leaders.
Russia’s Oligarchs May Face a Georgian Chill
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:09:19 -0000
Some policy makers are starting to suggest that the best way to influence the Kremlin would be to put more pressure on the Russian business community in Europe.
Spain Moves Toward Amending Legal Restrictions on Abortion
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:59:43 -0000
Spain’s move seeks to address one of the major elements in a drive for sweeping social change in this traditional, Roman Catholic country.
L.A. Times - Europe
He's just not the same old Roger Federer
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:11:00 -0700
The Swiss star, who used to be the best tennis player in the world, keeps winning but without the same veracity. Something is wrong. Something is missing. The road is bumpy. The clutch is sticky. The searing hot dominance isn't quite as torrid as it used to be.
Vice President Cheney arrives in Azerbaijan
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:12:00 -0700
Vice President Dick Cheney arrived in Azerbaijan today, part of a tour of three ex-Soviet republics wary of Russia's intentions following last month's war between Russia and neighboring Georgia.
Visiting Georgia, Dick Cheney assails Russia
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
The U.S. vice president, appearing with Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, pledges continued U.S. support for reconstruction. Appearing alongside beleaguered Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, Vice President Dick Cheney on Thursday criticized Russia's conduct in its short war with Georgia and pledged to continue American support for reconstruction and humanitarian aid.
UN News Centre - Europe
Security Council lauds launch of negotiations in reunifying Cyprus
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The Security Council today warmly welcomed the launch of full-fledged negotiations between the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, aimed at the reunification of the island.
UN welcomes historic' launch of negotiations to reunify Cyprus
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed today's launch of full-fledged negotiations between the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities that are aimed at reunifying the island of Cyprus.
UN sounds alarm on humanitarian conditions in Georgian city
Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) today expressed concern over the humanitarian conditions facing people in and around the town of Gori, which lies just south of the border of the separatist region of South Ossetia.
Europe - International Herald Tribune
Cheney pledges U.S. support for Ukraine
By STEVEN LEE MYERS AND ALAN COWELL Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:33:42 -0000
As tensions with Moscow continue over Russian moves into Georgia last month, Vice President Dick Cheney asserted that the United States would act as a guarantor for the country that was part of the former Soviet Union.
Cheney backs membership in NATO for Georgia
By Steven Lee Myers Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:14:02 -0000
Vice President Dick Cheney was in Georgia, where his words of support placed him on a direct collision course with Russia's leaders.
Russia says U.S. fanning Georgian aggression
By Tabassum Zakaria Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:10:26 -0000
Russia accused the United States on Friday of encouraging Georgian aggression by supporting Tbilisi's NATO membership bid.
U.S. defends Georgia's right to join NATO
By STEVEN LEE MYERS Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:33:42 -0000
Vice President Dick Cheney delivered a forceful American pledge to rebuild Georgia and its economy, to preserve its sovereignty and its territory and to bring it into the NATO alliance.
Nicaragua recognizes independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:15:48 -0000
Nicaragua has recognized the two breakaway Georgian regions, backing the Russia and siding with other leftist Latin American countries to defy Washington.
Ukraine government near collapse
By CLIFFORD J. LEVY Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:33:42 -0000
The Western-leaning governing coalition in Ukraine, which has endured repeated tumult since the Orange Revolution in 2004, appeared once again near collapse.
Isle of Man Government - The main government site, including economic information, tourism and heritage, and department information.
Meta Description: [ The Isle of Man Government Official Home Page - Serving Manx Residents, Visitors and Business on the Island ]
Tynwald - The Parliament of the Isle of Man - The official website for the Manx Parliament - Tynwald. Includes official papers.
Meta Description: [ Tynwald, Manx, House of Keys, Legislative Council, Parliament, Isle of Man, Hansard, Governor, HM the Queen, Lord of Mann, Election, Legislature, Legislation, Acts, Bills, Law, Court, President, Viking, Celtic, History ]
Excise - Includes exchange rate, VAT registration, forms, and contacts.
Meta Description: [ The Isle of Man Government - Customs and Excise Home page ]
Pensions Authority - Regulators of insurance companies on the island.
Meta Description: [ The Isle of Man Government - Insurance and Pensions Authority ]
Department of Health and Social Security - Information about Social Security, Social Services and Health Services.
Meta Description: [ DHSS Isle of Man Government ]
Department of Trade and Industry - Responsibilities include marine administration and economic development.
Meta Description: [ Isle of Man Department of Trade & Industry ]
Department of Transport - Harbours Division - Information about each of the islands harbours, including information for those people wishing to use them.
Meta Description: [ The Official Isle of Man Government Harbours Web Site Home Page ]
Douglas Corporation - The Douglas Borough Council site, including news, photos, and committee information.
Meta Description: [ The website for Douglas Borough Council in the Isle of Man ]
E-Commerce - Information about e-Commerce on the island, including links to providers, details of legislation and case studies.
Meta Description: [ The Isle of Man Government E-Business Division of the Department of Treasury ]
Financial Supervision Commission - Financial and economic information, including share index prices.
Meta Description: [ Career opportunities available within the FSC ]
Gaming Commission - The gambling control body. Includes contact information.
Meta Description: [ Gambling & e-Gaming website for the Isle of man Government ]
International Services Division - Responsible for the promotion and development of the financial services sector of the Isle of Man's economy.
Meta Description: [ Isle of Man Finance Website welcome page ]
IoM Elections - Website containing information about the 2001 Isle of Man General Election.
Meta Description: [ iomelections.com - 2006 Isle of Man General Election information portal ]
Isle of Man Government Information Centre - Information on the Isle of Man, including Press Releases, Maps and other official documents.
Meta Description: [ The Infocentre brings information together from across all of the Isle of Man Government Agencies for you to access directly. ]
Isle of Man Government Laboratory - Research water and air quality, food, and radioactivity.
Meta Description: [ Isle of Man Government Department of the Local Government and the Environment ]
Isle of Man Government Officers Association - Website for the Isle of Man Government Officers Association.
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Isle of Man Marine Administration - Providing a quality and traditional long-standing register.
Isle of Man Special Constabulary - Uniformed body of volunteers with the same powers as a normal Police Officer.
Isle of Man Water Authority - Includes water quality reports.
Meta Description: [ Isle of Man Water Authority website ]
Manx Electricity Authority - Supplier of energy to the Island.
Meta Description: [ Official Isle of Man Government General Registry web site ]
Manx National Heritage - Isle of Man Cultural Heritage - Manx National Heritage, protecting, presenting and promoting the unique cultural and historical heritage of the Isle of Man through the Story of Mann and one of the richest historic landscapes in Europe
Meta Description: [ Official Manx National Heritage Web Site ]
Office of Fair Trading - Includes FAQs and booklets.
Office of the Data Protection Registrar - Forms and information available in PDF format.
Meta Description: [ The Isle of Man Government Office of Fair Trading ]
Post Office - Home of the Isle of Man Post Office.
Meta Description: [ The Isle of Man Post Office Website ]
Post Office Stamp Centre - Purchase Isle of Man stamps online.
Meta Description: [ The Isle of Man Stamps Website - Selling stamps internationally such as Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Lord of the Rings, Return of the King,Yamaha,George Formby, The Battle of Trafalgar and many more. Also agents for IOM Treasury coins. ]
The Treasury - Taxing information.
Meta Description: [ Isle of Man Treasury Web Site ]
World Legal Information Institute - Isle of Man - Catalog and search facilities for over 500 databases from 55 countries including case-law, legislation, treaties, law reform reports, law journals, and other materials.
Meta Description: [ Legal directory and search engine - legislation, case-law, journals, law reform, by country and subject. ]
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