The Guardian June 21, 2010 Russia today cut natural gas supplies to neighbouring Belarus in a dispute over what Moscow claims are escalating debts, raising fresh fears about supplies to the rest of Europe. more
The Guardian June 21, 2010 Britain’s special envoy to Afghanistan, known for his scepticism about the western war effort and his support for peace talks with the Taliban, has stepped down just a month before a critical international conference in Kabul. more
The Wall Street Journal June 21, 2010 Greece is the sideshow, a warm-up act. Spain is the main event, the country that will have a huge impact on the future of the euro and on whether a new governance system will be put in place to control euro-zone members’ budgets. The pain in Spain will […]
The New York Times June 21, 2010 BRUSSELS — After months of delay, the creation of the European Union’s new diplomatic service took a significant step forward Monday, opening the way for it to start phasing in operations by autumn. more
The New York Times June 21, 2010 BRUSSELS — The European Union’s top official rejected concerns that Europe was moving too quickly toward economic austerity, saying it was vital to cut debt to restore market and voter confidence as the key to future growth. more