Some journalists have alleged that firms owned by Mr Thaksin's family have threatened to withhold advertising from critical newspapers, a charge he denies.

ECONOMIST: Thailand

Barenboim has tried to shield his charge from critical pain.

NEWYORKER: The Olympian

Curtailing spin, and putting dour and competent folk such as Alistair Darling in charge of critical ministries, may limit damage of one kind, but it will also leave a news vacuum.

ECONOMIST: Bagehot: In a spin | The

His words mark a direct ultimatum to Google as talks on a pre-charge settlement enter a critical phase.

CNN: Brussels takes tough stance on Google

At the same time, it is critical that financial service providers ensure that they lead the charge in shaping the emergence of Mobile Money.

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According to Dr. Andreas Schleicher who was in charge of the test, you can not do well , if you lack critical thinking which is essential to creativity.

FORBES: China's Achilles Heel: Education System

The Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee in charge of the IRS, Congressman Charles Boustany of Louisiana, just sent a very critical letter to Treasury Secretary Geithner, and these are some of his chief concerns.

FORBES: Legislators Oppose IRS Proposal To Make Banks Put Foreign Tax Law Above U.S. Law

Newsnight has seen an Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) report which is highly critical of the way Cleveland Police investigated Mr Watson and of the conduct of the officer in charge, Chief Inspector Anthony Riordan.

BBC: Cleveland Police in huge damages payout to lawyer

And a support that can be fiercely critical is not only delighted, but also highly emotional about Scott's return for a third spell in charge.

BBC: Return of Mr Dundee