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June 22, 2011

Greek government survives confidence vote

The Greek government has won a critical vote of confidence as it struggles to win support for…

June 22, 2011

Europe says Russia will lift ban on vegetable imports

Russia will lift its ban on vegetable imports imposed after last month's E. coli outbreak, the European Commission has announced. But Russia pointed out that trade would only resume once it had seen certificates proving the food was safe. The EU…

June 22, 2011

IMF says Spain’s economy still facing major risks

The Spanish economy still faces "considerable" risks, the International Monetary Fund has warned. In an annual report, the IMF said the Spanish government had to continue work to reduce public spending, and increase efforts to liberalise its jobs…

June 22, 2011

Obama to Announce First Phase of Troop Withdrawal in Afghanistan

President Barack Obama is set to announce on Wednesday the first phase of a withdrawal…

June 22, 2011

Burmese Opposition Leader to Speak to US Lawmakers Via Video

Members of a U.S. congressional committee will watch videotaped remarks Wednesday from Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who will discuss her country's recent national elections. The remarks by the Nobel Peace laureate is part of a…

June 22, 2011

European Stocks Mixed in Midday Trading

European stock prices are mixed in midday trading Wednesday. London's Financial Times index is down nearly one-half of one percent. The CAC-40 in Paris is down one-quarter of one percent, while the DAX index in Frankfurt is up nearly one-tenth of…

June 22, 2011

Syria Says EU Sanctions Amount to War Against It

Syria says European Union sanctions against it amount to war and is warning that it will not tolerate any foreign interference in its internal affairs. Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallim said in a speech in Damascus Wednesday that EU sanctions…

June 22, 2011

Italy, Arab League Head Call for End of Hostilities in Libya

Italy's foreign minister and the outgoing head of the Arab League have each called for a halt to hostilities in Libya. Foreign Minister Franco Frattini told Italian lawmakers Wednesday the suspension of military operations in Libya is “essential”…

June 22, 2011

Serena wins in emotional return; Federer, Roddick, Wozniacki roll

The 352 days Serena Williams lived through between Grand Slam appearances were filled with…

June 22, 2011

I resigned to save the region – Warner

Football supremo Jack Warner said yesterday he resigned from FIFA to save CONCACAF and the Caribbean Football Union from further chaos in the face of the ongoing cash-for-votes scandal. Making it clear that he had not been pushed, the…