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UK PM Cameron says Britain still a world power
(AP)
AP - Britain can remain a world power despite the emergence of new economic titans like China, but only if it sorts out its economic problems, Prime Minister David Cameron says. Read the rest of this entry »
Greek Socialists hold edge in austerity-focused local vote
(AFP)
AFP - Greece's ruling Socialists on Sunday surged ahead in the second round of a regional vote dominated by austerity measures and an imminent EU-IMF economy audit, early estimates said. Read the rest of this entry »
Greek Socialists hold edge in regional polls: early estimate
(AFP)
AFP - Greece's battered Socialists on Sunday held a slight edge in the second round of regional elections dominated by austerity measures and an imminent EU-IMF economy audit, early estimates said. Read the rest of this entry »
Sinn Fein leader to seek seat in Irish parliament
(AP)
AP - Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams announced Sunday he intends to quit his political posts in Northern Ireland and seek election to parliament in the Republic of Ireland, a surprise gambit timed to capitalize on the economic crisis. Read the rest of this entry »
FTSE drops at start of trade
(AFP)
AFP - London's main stock market tumbled at the start of trading on Friday amid increased investor worries about eurozone debt. Read the rest of this entry »
International Energy Agency says ‘peak oil’ has hit. Crisis averted?
(The Christian Science Monitor)
The Christian Science Monitor - It was a looming doomsday scenario: "Peak oil" would someday hit, potentially sending food prices soaring, stock markets reeling, and countries to war to seize and protect remaining oil reserves. Read the rest of this entry »