American Army Chief Suggests Egypt Aid Could Be Cut
General Martin Dempsey warns that the Egyptian army’s coup will have “consequences”.
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Army Deposes Morsi, Installs Transitional Government
The military names Egypt’s chief justice as interim head of state.
Portugal’s Passos Coelho Clings to Power After Ministers Resign
The conservative prime minister is confident he can stave off early elections.
Dutch, French Nationalists to Jointly Contest Election
Both oppose the European Union and Muslim immigration, but the Dutch are socially liberal.
Egyptians Increasingly Favor Restoration of Army Rule
Dissatisfied with the Muslim Brotherhood, Egyptians could tolerate the generals’ return to power.
China, Taiwan Ink Service Trade Agreement
Commerce between Taiwan and the mainland receives a major boost with expanded trade access.
Britain to “Stick” to Spending Plan, Labour Equivocal
Britain’s chancellor says he can “turn this country round” if it sticks to his economic plan.
Putin Promises Infrastructure Spending, Investors Skeptical
Russian economic policy seems increasingly statist under Vladimir Putin’s third term.
Leftists Pull Out Greek Coalition Over Public Broadcaster Row
Conservative prime minister Antonis Samaras is left with a three-seat majority in the legislature.
Kyrgyzstan Demands Americans Vacate Air Base Next Year
The Central Asian country ends the United States’ lease on a transit center that is critical to the Afghan war effort.
Dutch Move Toward Final Decision on F-35 Fighter Jet
The coalition government is reportedly close to a compromise on replacing its F-16s.
Fijian Troops Replace Austrian Peacekeepers in Golan
Austria withdraws from the UN mission because the EU ended its arms embargo on Syria.
Berlusconi Urges Italy’s Government to Ignore Borrowing Limit
The former prime minister says Italy doesn’t have to honor its budget commitments.
Boris Johnson Questions Own Party’s Syria Policy
The Conservative mayor distances himself from David Cameron’s support of Syria’s rebels.
France Succeeds in Excluding Film from Trade Talks
Having threatened to veto negotiations altogether, France forces other European nations to protect media.