Protesters encircle Greek parliament
2012-02-13 02:23:45
Tension is flaring in Greece as thousands of protesters encircled the parliament Sunday afternoon ahead of a crucial vote after midnight on the new debt deal reached with international lenders last week to avoid a Greek default next month.
Spanish photographer wins 2011 World Press Photo of the Year
2012-02-11 08:33:56
Spanish photographer Samuel Aranda on Friday won the 2011 World Press Photo of the Year, with a picture showing a Yemeni woman holding a wounded relative in her arms after a violence in Yemen.
Four Greek ministers resign over debt deal
2012-02-11 03:32:51
Four Greek coalition government ministers resigned on Friday afternoon over the new painful austerity package, local media reported.
French minister deletes 'stay indoors' tip for homeless
2012-02-10 15:03:02
A French health minister tried to tweet her way out of embarrassing blog advice.
Eurozone defers decision on bailout
2012-02-10 11:24:15
The Greek authorities have not done enough to convince international lenders.
Greek govt concludes debt deal
2012-02-10 01:41:05
Greek coalition party leaders concluded a deal on austerity measures to secure a new bailout package by EU and IMF creditors on time to stave off a Greek financial meltdown next month.
US interested in supporting Europe
2012-02-09 23:26:33
US President Barack Obama said on Thursday ahead of a meeting at the White House with Italy's Prime Minister Mario Monti that the European and US economies are inherently bound together.
Russia to aid NATO withdrawal in Afghanistan
2012-02-09 17:13:34
Russia would allow NATO to use its territory to withdraw international troops from Afghanistan, the French Ambassador to Moscow said Thursday.
Greek PM, debt inspectors end talks
2012-02-09 14:18:30
A crucial meeting between Greece's Prime Minister and debt inspectors on averting the country's bankruptcy has just ended with no definite results.
Merkel's party bloc wins most support since 2009
2012-02-09 05:08:26
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative party bloc garnered the highest level of support since 2009.
Eurozone ministers to discuss Greece Thursday
2012-02-09 03:45:26
Eurozone finance ministers were scheduled to meet in Brussels Thursday evening to discuss a second bailout program for Greece.
Dow undeterred despite stadium wrap controversy
2012-02-08 15:49:00
Chemicals giant Dow say they are fully committed to providing the decorative wrap for London's Olympic stadium despite continuing criticism of its involvement.