Finance ministers in the 17-nation eurozone met in Brussels Monday to discuss Spain’s growing budget deficit and Greece’s new $172-billion bailout. The ministers sought explanations from Spain, the eurozone’s fourth largest economy, about why its deficit is expected to reach 5.8 percent of the country’s economic output this year — far above the 4.4 percent […]
Eurozone Finance Chiefs Discuss Spain’s Deficit, Greece’s New Bailout
Posted March 12th, 2012 at 6:30 pm (UTC-5)
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US: No Change in Afghan Strategy After Shooting Spree
Posted March 12th, 2012 at 6:10 pm (UTC-5)
The White House says the United States will not change its strategy or objectives in Afghanistan following the shooting of 16 Afghan civilians, allegedly by a U.S. soldier. White House spokesman Jay Carney Monday said Washington remains committed to its mission of dismantling al-Qaida in Afghanistan. Carney said he does not believe this incident will […]
Women, Children Found Dead in Syrian Flashpoint City
Posted March 12th, 2012 at 5:05 pm (UTC-5)
Syrian activists say soldiers and pro-government militias killed dozens of men, women and children in a former rebel stronghold recaptured by the military, prompting an exiled opposition group to call for urgent international intervention to protect civilians. State-run media in Damascus Monday confirmed the deaths in the central city of Homs, but said “armed terrorists” […]
US: No Change in Afghan Strategy After Shooting Spree
Posted March 12th, 2012 at 3:10 pm (UTC-5)
The White House says the United States will not change its strategy or objectives in Afghanistan following the shooting of 16 Afghan civilians, allegedly by a U.S. soldier. White House spokesman Jay Carney said Monday Washington remains committed to dismantling al-Qaida in Afghanistan. Carney said he does not believe that “this incident will change the […]
British Court: Right-to-Die Case Can Proceed
Posted March 12th, 2012 at 12:25 pm (UTC-5)
A British court has ruled that a severely disabled man who wants a doctor to end his life can proceed with his court case. Tony Nicklinson was left paralyzed from the neck down and unable to speak after suffering a stroke in 2005. He can communicate by controlling a computer using eye movements. He is […]
Taliban Vows Revenge for Killing of 16 Afghan Civilians
Posted March 12th, 2012 at 12:10 pm (UTC-5)
The Taliban has vowed to seek revenge against what it called “American savages” after a U.S. Army sergeant went on an apparent shooting spree in southern Afghanistan, killing 16 Afghan villagers — many of them children. U.S. and Afghan officials say the U.S. soldier walked off his base and attacked homes in the Panjwai district […]
Eurozone Finance Chiefs Set to Approve Greek Bailout
Posted March 12th, 2012 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
Finance ministers in the 17-nation euro currency bloc are set to approve Greece’s new $172 billion bailout, even as they grapple with concerns about Spain missing its deficit target this year. Greece last week secured agreements with private creditors to eliminate $142 billion of the debt it owed them. That cleared the way for the […]
Women, Children Found Dead in Syrian Flashpoint City
Posted March 12th, 2012 at 10:45 am (UTC-5)
The Syrian government and activists say dozens of civilians have been killed in Homs in recent days, although both sides dispute responsibility for the deaths. Activists say the bodies of at least 45 women and children have been discovered in the central city that has been a flashpoint for an anti-government uprising and retaliatory attacks […]
Indian Officials Pledge Return to Economic Boom
Posted March 12th, 2012 at 9:30 am (UTC-5)
India’s flagging economy showed signs of recovery in the first two months of 2012 as industrial output in January grew at its fastest pace in 7 months and car sales hit a record high in February. Indian officials on Monday sought to reassure the public that Asia’s third-largest economy will soon regain its high-growth momentum. […]
Women, Children Found Dead in Syrian Flashpoint City
Posted March 12th, 2012 at 8:55 am (UTC-5)
The Syrian government and activists say dozens of civilians have been killed in Homs in recent days, although both sides dispute responsibility for the deaths. Activists say the bodies of at least 45 women and children have been discovered in the central city that has been a flashpoint for an anti-government uprising and retaliatory attacks […]
