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Associated Press Egypt's new Prime Minister-designate Essam Sharaf is greeted by supporters after a speech in Cairo.

Egypt PM Undone by TV Debate David Luhnow 2011

In Egypt, Prime Minister-designate Essam Sharaf addressed a crowd of thousands in Tahrir Square, saluting the "martyrs" who died in the fight to unseat Hosni Mubarak, and saying he would derive legitimacy from the people.

Gaddafi strikes rebels in west as battles rage in oil ports 2011

ROME—Prime Minister-designate Mario Monti said Tuesday that he will present his plan to govern Italy to that nation's president Wednesday morning.

Monti to Present Plan Wednesday Christopher Emsden 2011

In Italy, recently named Prime Minister-designate Mario Monti will likely face a Senate confidence vote Thursday.

Treasury Prices Climb Cynthia Lin 2011

Two days later, a Democrat spokesman accused Prime Minister-designate Yingluck of having promised to modify constitutional provisions relating to Thailand's lèse-majesté laws.

Thailand's Un-Graceful Losers Michael Montesano 2011

Italy's Prime Minister-designate Mario Monti is set to present his 'well-outlined' plan to govern to the nation's president.

What's News 2011

Investors rotated out of safe-haven Treasurys and into U.S. stocks, driven partly by the news that Italian Prime Minister-designate Mario Monti pressed ahead to form a new government.

Treasury Rally Peters Out Min Zeng 2011

Prime Minister-designate Mario Monti said he will present a plan Wednesday to the nation's president on how to govern Italy.

H-P and Intel Pull the Blue Chips Up Steven Russolillo 2011

Despite new austerity measures and Prime Minister-designate Mario Monti forming a new government to implement them, investors remain unsettled by Europe's long-running debt woes.

Debt Fears Suppress Euro Javier E. David 2011

Speaking to reporters, Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati said he would cooperate fully with all Lebanese to form a new government that protects the unity and sovereignty of the country.

Lebanese Sunnis React With Anger Over New PM 2011