The New York Times May 9, 2010 BRUSSELS — European leaders agreed on Monday to provide a huge rescue package of nearly $1 trillion in a sweeping effort to combat the debt crisis that has engulfed Europe and threatened markets around the world. more
The New York Times May 7, 2010 LONDON — The Liberal Democrats hoped it would happen. The Conservatives warned that it could lead to disaster. And the Labour Party could potentially use it to cling to power for a little while longer. more
The German Marshall Fund of the United States May 6, 2010 The much ballyhood, long awaited Presidential Study Directive–the guidance on where the administration thinks we should be going long-term with our foreign assistance programs has finally arrived. Well, it didn’t actually arrive. It was leaked to the media. more
The Wall Street Journal May 6, 2010 ATHENS—Greece’s fiscal crisis took a new turn to violence Wednesday when three people died in a firebomb attack amid a paralyzing national strike, while governments from Spain to the U.S. took steps to prevent the widening financial damage from hitting their own economies. more
The Telegraph May 5, 2010 Europe’s debt markets are flashing danger signals after spreads on Iberian debt reached the highest level since the launch of the euro and investors rushed for safety into German notes, prompting warnings from German Chancellor Angela Merkel that the European Project itself is at risk. more