Agence France-Presse January 14, 2008 The European maker of Airbus planes said Monday it would build both military and civilian jets in the United States if it beats arch-rival Boeing for a US Air Force aerial refueling tanker contract. more
PR Inside January 14, 2008 Months of pressure to persuade European allies to fill shortfalls in Afghanistan have failed to produce sufficient combat units for the dangerous southern and eastern provinces. U.S. officials acknowledged last week that allied reluctance is forcing the Pentagon – already stretched in Iraq – to consider sending 3,000 more U.S. […]
Canada.com January 13, 2008 Europe, a continent both dependent on and often resentful of U.S. power over many decades, is watching the American election campaign unfold with unusual fascination and even admiration as the George W. Bush era nears its end. more
Deutsche Welle January 13, 2008 Poland finds itself between a rock and hard place in regards to the planned deployment of US missiles on its territory. As a result, the Poles want assurances that they will be protected, whatever their decision. more
International Herald Tribune January 11, 2008 Can Europe’s economy stay on track even if the United States goes off the rails? This old question is being asked with new urgency across the Continent, after a startling divergence this week in how the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve are reading the economic tea leaves. […]