Monday, 07 November 2011 20:15

Greek bailout vote reignites euro crisis

European stocks have fallen sharply in trading after George Papandreou, the Greek prime minister, called for a national referendum on a eurozone-backed rescue package for his country's debt-crippled economy. Papandreou's call for a referendum raised the…
Monday, 07 November 2011 20:15

Greek bailout vote reignites euro crisis

European stocks have fallen sharply in trading after George Papandreou, the Greek prime minister, called for a national referendum on a eurozone-backed rescue package for his country's debt-crippled economy. Papandreou's call for a referendum raised the…
Monday, 07 November 2011 20:13

Protests start ahead of G20 summit

Politicians are facing pressure from the streets ahead of this week’s G20 summit. The city of Nice has already been the venue of one big demonstration. One local woman said: ‘We just want the poor of…
Monday, 07 November 2011 20:13

Protests start ahead of G20 summit

Politicians are facing pressure from the streets ahead of this week’s G20 summit. The city of Nice has already been the venue of one big demonstration. One local woman said: ‘We just want the poor of…
Tuesday, 01 November 2011 13:59

Turkey: Earthquake

Tens of thousands are sleeping in tents or cars. The Turkish Red Crescent has already distributed 13,000 tents but Reuters reported tent shortages, particularly in remote villages. After announcing to the world they did not want…
Tuesday, 01 November 2011 13:59

Turkey: Earthquake

Tens of thousands are sleeping in tents or cars. The Turkish Red Crescent has already distributed 13,000 tents but Reuters reported tent shortages, particularly in remote villages. After announcing to the world they did not want…