Working almost to exhaustion and persuading countries one by one, European leaders agreed Friday to redefine their continent — hoping that by joining their fiscal fortunes they might stop a crippling debt crisis, save the euro currency and prevent worldwide … Continue reading →
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou survived a confidence vote early Saturday, calming a vicious revolt in his Socialist party with an emotional pledge to step aside if necessary and seek a cross-party government lasting four months to safeguard a new … Continue reading →
Greece’s prime minister abandoned his explosive plan to put a European rescue deal to popular vote Thursday, keeping his government alive — but passionate squabbling in Athens left the country’s solvency in doubt and the eurozone in turmoil.
Greece’s prime minister held firm early Wednesday to his shock decision to call for a referendum on a hard-fought European debt deal, despite anger from abroad, market turmoil across the world and dissent from within his own party.
Manufacturing activity in China and other Asian economies remained weak in October, surveys showed Tuesday, as US and European economic woes hit demand for clothes, shoes and electronic gadgets.
Asian stock markets rose Friday, continuing to be buoyed by a European deal aimed at slashing Greece’s massive debt and preventing the crisis from engulfing too big to bailout countries such as Italy.
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian stocks edged up on Friday, as investors chased value picks after recent sharp volatility, though concerns over the European crisis may continue to fuel buying into safe havens like gold and government bonds.
FA Cup finalists Portsmouth are set to ask the English Football Association if they can play in the Europa League next season following their shock semi-final win over Tottenham.