The New York Times March 17, 2010 PARIS — Across Europe, from profligate Greece to newly strait-laced Ireland, countries are promising deep, painful cuts in public spending even as they face the likelihood of a new recession. more
The New York Times March 17, 2010 ISRAEL and America enjoy a deep and multi-layered friendship, but even the closest allies can sometimes disagree. Such a disagreement began last week during Vice President Joseph Biden’s visit to Israel, when a mid-level official in the Interior Ministry announced an interim planning phase in the expansion of […]
TimesOnline March 15, 2010 Baroness Ashton of Upholland faces her first big international test as the EU’s top diplomat this week after flying into the Middle East to plead for peace talks to start despite a dramatic increase of tension in the region. more
BBC March 15, 2010 Israel’s ambassador to the US has said relations between the two are at their lowest for 35 years, Israeli media say. more
The Wall Street Journal March 15, 2010 BRUSSELS—Euro-zone finance ministers Monday took steps toward drawing up plans for a possible Greek bailout, but they stopped short of agreeing to make one available, insisting they see no need for troubled Greece to receive any assistance. more