Topic: European Union
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Briefing
What would happen if Greece exited the eurozone?
Rumors are rife of a Greek exit from the eurozone. While no country has yet dropped the common currency, there are some indications of what will transpire if Greece does.
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6 factors that will determine concessions from Iran
Can war with Iran can be avoided? In recent talks with the West in Baghdad, Iran showed some greater flexibility about its nuclear program. But Iran has a history of trickery in the nuclear arena. Whether Tehran will cooperates with Western demands depends on the following six factors.
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Where gas prices are highest
Gasoline is a very visible price, and closely watched by many drivers. Petroleum prices impact many products, from food to industrial production. While the cost of crude is the major factor in gasoline price volatility, some countries levy taxes on fossil fuels. Here are ten countries where high gas prices are the norm, according to British insurance firm Staveley Head.
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3 ways the US can start an economic 'reset' with Russia
After Russian President Vladimir Putin canceled his trip to Camp David for the G8 Summit this weekend, tensions between Russia and the US are running high. The United States must design a new relationship with this often difficult leader and his country. Washington needs a new reset that includes these three key components:
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Hollande's victory: The world ponders a major shift
François Hollande's victory may represent change for not just France, but Europe as a whole.
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Zimbabwe opposition pulls out of runoff vote
Political commentators and ordinary Zimbabweans say the opposition Movement for Democratic Change's decision Sunday will save lives.
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UN chief signals shift on Kosovo
Despite Russian and Serbian opposition, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon said Friday the UN would gradually cede its role.
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Reporters on the Job
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A legal case against the OPEC cartel
Decades of putting up with OPEC have not reduced oil prices.
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Irish revote likely on EU treaty
Meeting in Brussels, European Union leaders signaled their intent to ensure that all 27 member states ratify the key treaty, which governs EU decisionmaking. But Czech approval also appears in doubt.
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Europe ratchets up its pressure on immigrants
The E.U. voted to allow longer detentions for illegals and to standardize deportation rules.
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Spain will pay unemployed migrant workers to leave
The incentive program marks a shift in Spain's lenient immigration policies.
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Bono and Geldof: France and others fail to deliver Africa aid
G-8 nations called on to fulfill pledges to fight poverty and AIDS.
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Terrorism & Security
Somali bomb attack targets president Abdullahi Yusuf
The attack undermines a UN-mediated cease-fire signed last week between the government and opposition groups as the country's humanitarian crisis worsens.
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Terrorism & Security
UN: Iraq conflict exacerbates unprecedented refugee flows
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees estimates 67 million displaced people worldwide in 2007, a result of war, poverty, and climate change.
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World
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Tensions as Kosovo inks Constitution
The document, signed Sunday, is seen as key to stability. But many issues remain unresolved.
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Europe's unfinished house
Building European unity takes time. An Irish vote to halt it should not discourage.
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Reporters on the Job
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World
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U.S.-Africa alliance to help small farmer
The partnership between the US and Kofi Annan's farm group reflects the new international emphasis on agriculture.
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Bright Green
Gaza's electric car
Friday's edition of the British daily, The Independent, has a story about two men in Gaza who successfully converted a Peugeot into a plug-in electric car.
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Iran's nuclear program: will more sanctions work?
The EU's Javier Solana heads to Iran this weekend to offer revised US-EU incentives.
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All eyes on Irish in key E.U. vote
In a referendum Thursday, voters could strike down a continent-wide treaty designed to boost Europe's clout.
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As Bush launches farewell tour, Europe warms up
The US-German relationship is perhaps the clearest example of improving ties since the Iraq war began.
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World
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Shaky peace accord in Somalia
Monday, the government and an opposition bloc signed a UN-brokered peace deal. But Tuesday, Islamist hard-liners said they would continue to fight.
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As Bush launches farewell tour, Europe warms up
The US-German relationship is perhaps the clearest example of improving ties since the Iraq war began.
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Medvedev visit to Germany raises hope for new era
Russia's new president arrives in Berlin Thursday for his first official visit to the West.
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Terrorism & Security
Sri Lanka bombings move toward capital
The Army has blamed Tamil Tiger separatist rebels for recent attacks, which have targeted civilians near Colombo.
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