The Guardian February 5, 2010 Spain’s government will seek to reassure investors over the country’s rising debts today, in a bid to calm the turmoil in financial markets that has seen a heavy sell-off in Spanish shares continue for a second day. more
The Wall Street Journal February 5, 2010 Defense Secretary Robert Gates made a plea to North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies in Istanbul Friday for thousands of new troops to train Afghan forces—but France said separately it would contribute only 80, far below U.S. expectations. more
The New York Times February 5, 2010 MOSCOW — Russian officials reacted coolly on Friday to the news that Romania had agreed to host American missile interceptors starting in 2015, with a top envoy saying that the announcement could directly affect Moscow’s position as negotiations to replace the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, or Start, reach […]
The New York Times February 5, 2010 PARIS — What began with worries about the solvency of Greece in the face of high deficits, fake budget figures and low growth has quickly become the most severe test of the 16-nation euro zone in its 11-year history. more
Spiegel February 4, 2010 Europe is losing its patience with Greece and has ordered a strict fiscal austerity program for the euro zone member. Monetary Affairs Commissioner Almunia is also demanding frequent reporting from Athens. But the response isn’t enough — Greece is in deep trouble and the threat to the euro is too great […]