Topic: Crete

Ornamental oregano is a delightful perennial plant

Perfect for rock gardens and regions with well-drained soil and winters on the dry side, ornamental oregano is an attractive flowering perennial that's easy to grow.

Greek austerity squeaks through, but budget woes remain

The Greek Parliament passed an austerity package today, but the possibility of default still looms.

State privatizations could save the euro

Selling off government-owned assets like property could help narrow the gap between the EU's strongest and weakest economies

Crete earthquake rattles buildings in Turkey, Egypt

Crete earthquake: A strong 6.2 earthquake in Crete rattled buildings as far away as Egypt and Turkey, Friday.

Libya unrest tests China's interests in the Middle East

Beijing's successful evacuation of tens of thousands of Chinese from Libya has highlighted China’s growing role in North Africa and the Middle East.

Will Libya aid ship force more changes to Israel's Gaza blockade?

The Libya-sponsored Almathea is the latest of several attempts to break Israel's Gaza blockade since a fatal raid killed nine pro-Palestinian activists on May 31.

Greece riot attacks country's austerity measures

Greece riot by masked protesters occured during a union strike over the country's stark austerity measures, currently being considered by Parliament.

World

Anarchists' fury fuels Greek riots

An uneasy truce between anarchists and police was shattered following a weekend shooting of a teen. A similar event in 1985 sparked months of daily clashes.

In arid West, a foreign legion of beetles takes on a thirsty invader

Scientists say the beetles released on Southwest riverbanks could tame the water-sucking tamarisk trees.