Economy & Politics
Greece elections 2012: world leaders welcome New Democracy victory
World leaders have welcomed the narrow election victory of Greece's broadly pro-bailout New Democracy party and urged Athens to form a cabinet quickly. The eurozone...
Greece elections 2012 latest exit polls results
Right-wing New Democracy and left-wing Syriza parties are almost neck-and-neck after Greek parliamentary elections, according to the first exit polls. New Democracy, which broadly supports...
France elections exit polls. Francois Hollande’s Socialist Party wins absolute majority in parliament.
President Francois Hollande’s Socialist Party has won enough seats in French parliament to form an absolute majority, according to exit polls obtained by the...
Greece elections 2012 exit poll 75%
Right-wing New Democracy and left-wing Syriza parties are almost neck-and-neck after Greek parliamentary elections, according to the first exit polls. Greece elections exit polls 75%...
France votes in second round of parliamentary elections
France is voting in a second round of parliamentary elections seen as crucial for President Francois Hollande's reform agenda. Socialist Francois Hollande, who was elected...
Greeks vote in crucial elections for the country’s future in the eurozone
The polls have opened this morning in Greece for crucial elections which could determine the country's future in the eurozone. The main contenders, the right-wing...
Egyptians vote in the second round of their first free presidential election
Egyptians are set to vote in the second round of their first free presidential election in a two-day run-off. Mohammed Mursi, head of the Muslim...
Mitt Romney campaign receives $10M donation from Newt Gingrich’s backer Sheldon Adelson
Sheldon Adelson, a billionaire casino boss, who was one of Newt Gingrich's top backers, has become Mitt Romney's largest donor. Sheldon Adelson has handed a...
Barack Obama combines official duties with campaign events in New York and charges taxpayers
US President Barack Obama had a busy day yesterday as he appeared at not just one, but two A-list fundraising events in Manhattan -...
Greece election: parties are making their last pitch for votes ahead of Sunday’s poll
Parties in Greece are making their last pitch for votes ahead of a repeat election on Sunday seen as crucial to the debt-laden country's...
Republicans call for boycott of HBO’s Game of Thrones after showed George W. Bush’s head impaled on a stake
Republicans are calling for a boycott of HBO's fantasy series Game of Thrones after the creator's “despicable” decision to include former US President George...
How would Greece switch to a new currency
Political change within days in Greece may mean the country has to ultimately leave the euro. If that was to happen, how would they go...
Spanish banks deal boosts Euro and stock markets in Asia
The Euro and stock markets have boosted in Asia after a deal to shore up Spain's troubled banks eased concerns about a European currency...
France legislative elections: Francois Hollande’ Socialists and allies set to win majority
French exit polls suggest that Francois Hollande's Socialists and their allies are set for a majority following the first round of legislative elections. The Socialists...
German Development Minister Dirk Niebel in Afghan carpet gaffe
German Development Minister Dirk Niebel who sent home a big Afghan carpet free of charge aboard an intelligence service plane has drawn criticism from...
Spain decides to request a loan of up to 100 BN Euros from eurozone to help its banks
Spain's decision to request a loan of up to 100 billion Euros ($125 billion) from eurozone funds to help shore up its struggling banks...
France in key parliamentary election
France is voting in parliamentary elections expected to determine the extent and pace of reform under new President Francois Hollande. Voting for the lower house...
Spanish banks bailout to be discussed by eurozone finance ministers
Eurozone finance ministers are to hold a conference call to discuss a bailout for Spanish banks. EU sources say Madrid could formally request financial assistance...
Greece: protests against Golden Dawn party after Ilias Kasidiaris assaulted Liana Kanelli on live TV
Thousands of people have protested in Greece against the far-right Golden Dawn party after its spokesman Ilias Kasidiaris assaulted Liana Kanelli of the Greek...
Barack Obama makes rude joke about Michelle Obama at a Beverly Hills fundraiser for LGBT
It appears that President Barack Obama made a rude joke about First Lady Michelle Obama and oral sex at a Beverly Hills fundraiser for...
Overweight Hillary Clinton will run for the White House in 2016 if her health holds out, claims Ed Klein
Controversial author Ed Klein claims Hillary Clinton does have the White House in her sights for 2016 but only “if her health holds out”. Ed...
Mitt Romney beats Barack Obama with $17M in fundraising in May
Republican candidate Mitt Romney raised almost $17 million more than President Barack Obama's re-election effort in May, according to new figures. Mitt Romney and the...
Ilias Kasidiaris of far-right Golden Dawn party slaps Liana Kanelli of Greek Communist party on live TV
Prosecutors in Greece have issued an arrest warrant for Ilias Kasidiaris, the spokesman of the far-right Golden Dawn party, after he slapped a left-wing...
Spain rejects bailout speculation
Spain's economy minister Luis de Guindos has dampened speculation that the country is about to seek a bailout of its bank sector. Luis de Guindos...
George Soros warns European leaders over a three-month window to save the euro
George Soros warns European leaders they have a "three-month window" to save the euro. The billionaire investor said he believed Greece would elect a government...
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