Barack Obama’s popularity soars – in Germany
International Herald Tribune January 6, 2007 Barack Obama’s popularity extends far beyond Iowa and into the heart of Central Europe. Germany has swiftly developed a serious case of Obama-mania. more
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U.S. economic woes are a threat to Europe, France warns
International Herald Tribune January 7, 2008 France on Monday became the latest major European economy to warn of a period of sluggish growth and high inflation, as soaring energy prices and fresh signs that the United States may suffer a sharp slowdown threaten to drag down European expansion. more
Intel asks for hearing on EU antitrust claims
International Herald Tribune January 7, 2008 Intel, the world’s biggest computer chip maker, has asked European Union regulators for a hearing as part of its response to claims that it illegally used rebates to wrest away sales from Advanced Micro Devices. more
A Union of the West? Balladur says it’s time
International Herald Tribune January 7, 2008 The United States and Europe soon risk being overtaken by the rest of the world. To hold on to their place and value system, they ought to form an organic alliance, a Union of the West. more
Americans Ready to Stop the World and Shut out Reality
International Herald Tribune January 6, 2007 Tribune columnist Alan Blinder discusses his view of America’s seeming waning faith in globalization. more