Fukushima Released Twice as Much Radiation as Initially Estimated: Report
Caessium-137 is a slow-decaying element which can last for three decades in the environment and produce cancer-causing radiation.
Michael Higgins Set to Become Irish President
Micheál Martin, leader of the opposition Fianna Fail party has also delivered his congratulations to Higgins.
Fears of Sectarian Violence Rising Ahead of National Elections in DR Congo
On Friday, the official campaign in DR Congo commenced.
North Korea Remains 'Serious Threat': Leon Panetta
“[We] will jointly deter any additional provocations by North Korea.”
Greece Rating Likely to Remain ‘Junk’: Fitch
The “B” rating is only a few notches above the current CCC grade on Greece and it still considered “junk” or non-investment grade.
Allowing Greece Into Eurozone Was A Mistake: Sarkozy
Sarkozy compared Greece’s problems to Lehman Brothers collapse in 2008.
Eurozone Debt Crisis 2011: China to the Rescue?
China, which has about $3 trillion in reserves, would likely want strong guarantees in exchange for any contributions it makes to save Europe.
U.S. Stocks Surge; Vive la Eurozone!
In the U.S., bank stocks performed especially superbly.
Italians React With Scorn, Derision to Berlusconi’s Reform Plans
Berlusconi’s promises have largely been met with derision, skepticism and scorn in Italy.
Europe on Way to Solving Debt Crisis: EC President
Barroso said the deal demonstrated how the European union (EU) can unite even during the most stressful of times.
China Seeks to Crackdown on Social Media, Microblogs
China reportedly has almost 500 million registered Web users.
Occupy Johannesburg: Thousands of Black South Africans Protest Joblessness, Poverty
The protesters also held up banners which read 90% of economy in hands of minority and Nationalization -- a better life for all.”
South Africa’s Leading Opposition Party Elects Black Parliamentary Leader
Mazibuko enjoyed the solid backing of DA national leader Helen Zille, who is white.
Thailand to Suffer 'Sizeable' Economic Impact from Floods
Tens of thousands of people have fled the capital of Thailand, Bangkok, by truck, boats, and trains, as floodwaters descend upon the metropolis of 12 million people, with severe flooding expected over the weekend.
Greeks Express Dismay Over Eurozone Debt Deal
The Athens Stock Exchange surged as much as 6 percent in Thursday trading.
Markets Hail Eurozone Debt Deal, But Analysts Unimpressed
European leaders roundly hailed all the agreements.
Eurozone Debt Crisis 2011: Round-Up
Parties reached a deal late into the evening during marathon negotiations.
Will Europe Seek China’s Help to Solve Debt Crisis?
Klaus Regling, chief executive officer of the EFSF, will fly to China in order to lure investors.
EU-27 Joint Statement on Eurozone Crisis Summit Meeting (FULL-TEXT)
The European Union (EU)-27 has released the following joint statement on the Eurozone debt crisis summit taking place in Brussels, Belgium.
Signs of Hope Coming Out of Brussels Eurozone Crisis Summit
There has been a preliminary agreement to recapitalize European banks.
Louis Farrakhan Condemns Killing of Moammar Gadhafi
He warned that the US and other western nations will likely face consequences for their support of Libyan rebels who toppled Gadhafi.
Taliban Chiefs Admit Close Links to Pakistan Intelligence, Military
Pakistan has strongly denied the BBC’s report.
French Automaker Peugeot Warns of 6,000 Job Cuts
The company blamed the revenue drop-off to a sharp contraction in European demand.
German Parliament Backs Merkel’s Plan to Boost Rescue Fund
The approval bolsters Merkel as she prepares to journey to Brussels, Belgium to meet with other European leaders.
Italian Lawmakers Brawl in Parliament During Tense Budget Reforms Talks
The parliament session was suspended for several minutes after the fight.
Eurozone Leaders Scrambling to Find Solution to Debt Crisis
Chancellor Angela Merkel has asserted that Germany’s future prosperity depends greatly on strong Eurozone partners.
Berlusconi Under Pressure As EU Demands Fiscal Reforms
The NL is a key member of Berlusconi’s ruling coalition government and thus far has not wanted to make many concessions to EU demands for reform.
India Concerned by Western Nations’ Travel Advisories
The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have all issued similar warnings against travelling to India.
Human Rights Group Asks for Probe Into 1991 Mass Rape of Kashmiri Women by Indian Soldiers
The incidents prompted massive protests across the whole of Kashmir, amidst denials by the Indian military.
Scots Officials Approve Plans for Gold Mine
A prior application in 2010 by Scotgold to secure permission to construct a mine at the locale was rejected on environmental grounds.
