Europe: A pause in the crisis
BBC May 14, 2010 After long months of turbulence in Europe there is a pause. The euro is no longer under daily attack. The massive bail-outs and loan guarantees have bought time. more
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Leaked Paper Calls for Friendlier Foreign Policy
The Moscow Times May 13, 2010 Russia’s foreign policy should become much friendlier in order to attract more investment, especially from the West, according to a leaked Foreign Ministry paper. more
Obama may embrace plan to reconcile with Afghan Taliban
Los Angeles Times May 12, 2010 President Obama signaled Wednesday that despite his earlier hesitation he may embrace a plan by his counterpart from Afghanistan to reconcile with certain Taliban leaders in hopes of uniting the country and ending a conflict that has stretched nearly nine years. more
U.K. Government Unveils First Plans
The Wall Street Journal May 12, 2010 LONDON—Newly installed British Prime Minister David Cameron steered into uncharted waters as he launched a historic power- sharing arrangement, promising a “new politics” of co-operation and playing down the risks of partnering with a rival with which his Conservative Party shares little in common. more
European leaders give wary welcome to David Cameron
The Guardian May 12, 2010 Europe woke up to a new Britain today, determined to look on the bright side, but wary of an unknown prime minister seen as evasive, enigmatic, and probably – albeit politely – hostile. more