International Herald Tribune October 12, 2008 Financial and political leaders were holding crisis meetings across the globe Sunday, urgently seeking agreement on measures to restore confidence to the teetering financial system before markets open Monday in Asia. more
Associated Press October 11, 2008 In the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Georgia, Latvia is talking with the United States about expanding joint military exercises and cooperation. more
USA Today October 9, 2008 A number of NATO countries are balking at the United States’ request that their troops in Afghanistan do more to confront drug lords whose money helps bankroll the Taliban, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday. more
Times October 9, 2008 The world economy is in the grip of a severe downturn and may soon sink into recession because of the credit crisis and growing financial turmoil, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said yesterday. more
New York Times October 9, 2008 The United States and Britain appear to be converging on a similar blueprint for stemming the financial chaos sweeping the world, one day before a crucial meeting of leaders begins in Washington that the White House hopes will result in a more coordinated response. more