Bank Bailout Invites Scrutiny of Belgian Credit Risk
The partial nationalization of a Franco-Belgian investment bank confounds the financial difficulties of the Belgian state.
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Listing Haqqani as Foreign Terrorist Organization
The Obama Administration considers adding the Haqqani network to its list of foreign terrorist groups.
Aubry, Hollande Face Off in French Primary Contest
Former party boss François Hollande faces his successor, Martine Aubry, in the presidential primary.
Top Republican: China Currency Bill “Dangerous”
House speaker John Boehner is reluctant to condemn China for manipulating its currency.
Turkey to Site NATO Missile Shield Radar
Despite domestic and Iranian opposition, the Turks agreed to host part of Europe’s missile defense shield.
Former Businessman Emerges as Republican Contender
A dark horse in the Republican primary contest emerges as a Tea Party favorite.
German Parliament Votes to Expand Euro Rescue Fund
After Austria and Finland, Germany ratifies the expansion of Europe’s bailout fund.
Congress Considers Cutting Aid to Palestinians
Lawmakers berate the Palestinians for challenging the United States in the United Nations.
Finland, Netherlands Resist Expansion Bailout Fund
Dutch and Finnish leaders oppose expanding Europe’s bailout fund but urge a quick resolution to its debt crisis.
French Socialists Win Senate Majority
The left-wing opposition in France takes control of what used to be a conservative bastion.
Senator Warns Pakistan, “All Options” on the Table
Republican Lindsey Graham suggested that America could use military force to protect its soldiers from Pakistan’s spy agency.
Turkey’s Erdoğan: Israel “Shows No Mercy”
The Turkish prime minister criticized Israel in an interview with CNN. It’s his attempt to weather the Arab spring.
Medvedev, Putin to Switch Places Next Year
Vladimir Putin will return to the presidency in 2012 after serving as Russia’s number two for a single term.
Italy’s Credit Rating Suffers Further Downgrade
A rating agency says Italy’s weak growth and fragile government may not endure more austerity.
Republicans Reject Tax Hike for Millionaires
Opposition lawmakers in the United States won’t consider tax increases. They argue that corporate taxes should actually be cut.