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.
Mullen: Pakistani Ties with Insurgents Persist
America can chastise Pakistan for its two-faced strategy in Afghanistan, but it will not change.
Afghan Statesman’s Death a Setback for Reconciliation
The death of Afghanistan’s former president appears to leave little chance of resuming peace talks with the Taliban.
Green Cosmopolitanism Fashionable in North Europe
Socially liberal green parties are on the rise from Britain to Berlin.
Obama’s Class Warfare Strategy Has Risks
Centrist Democrats worry that the president’s “tax the rich” rhetoric could cost them crucial independent votes in the next election.
A Ray of Hope for the Palestinians
UN recognition will not end the Israeli occupation, but it could give the Palestinians more leverage in future talks.
Italy’s Credit Rating Suffers Further Downgrade
A rating agency says Italy’s weak growth and fragile government may not endure more austerity.
Obama Calls for Tax Increases, Few Cuts
President Barack Obama’s latest plan for deficit reduction raises taxes by $3 for every dollar that is cut in spending.
Eurobonds Thwarted by German High Court
A German court decision puts the issuance of eurobonds on hold.
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.