The scrummaging display against France will give the Irish pack the confidence to gain the upper hand up front.

BBC: Ireland v Scotland (Sat)

It is true that, unlike a censure motion against the cabinet or a minister in the lower house, a no-confidence vote in the upper house is non-binding.

ECONOMIST: Japan

In the meantime, federal spending cuts and upper-income tax cuts will restore business confidence.

CNN: Romney did Obama a huge favor

Even after supporting him in the no-confidence vote, many LDP members are leery about having Mori lead the party into the upper house polls due next July.

CNN: Down In Flames

Upper secondary curricula should provide a balance between vocational and technical skills, including IT, and transferable skills such as confidence and communication which are indispensable for the work place.

UNESCO: EDUCATION FIRST

Upper secondary curricula should provide a balance between vocational and technical skills, including IT, and transferable skills such as confidence and communication which translate easily to the work place.

UNESCO: EDUCATION FIRST