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Strauss-Kahn case in jeopardy: New York Times
Jul 1st
NEW YORK: The sexual assault case against ex-IMF chief and French presidential hopeful Dominique Strauss-Kahn is collapsing due to doubts over the victim”s credibility, a report said Thursday.
The New York Times story, citing two law enforcement sour…
Asian shares riding high on Greek optimism
Jun 29th
HONG KONG, June 29, 2011 (AFP) – Screens were green across most of Asia Wednesday as the region was gripped by optimism over the growing likelihood of a solution to Greece”s debt problems.
Exporters, helped by a slightly weaker yen, and utilities led…
Lagarde named first woman IMF head
Jun 29th
WASHINGTON: France”s Christine Lagarde was named Tuesday to be the first-ever female chief of the IMF, facing an immediate crisis as violent Greek anti-austerity protests rocked eurozone stability.
The French finance minister, widely respected for he…
Wimbledon: Has the US dropped the ball?
Jun 29th
http://blogs.tribune.com.pk/story/6679/wimbledon-has-the-us-dropped-the-ball/
Euro rises in Asia on hopeful Greek news
Jun 28th
TOKYO: The euro firmed against major currencies in Asian trade Tuesday as investors were lifted by reports that officials were close to a deal on helping Greece avoid defaulting on its debt.
The single currency rose to $1.4318 in Tokyo early trade, up…
Crude rises on brighter Greek outlook, weaker dollar
Jun 28th
SINGAPORE: U.S. crude oil rose above $91a barrel on Tuesday as the euro rallied against the dollar on increasing confidence the Greek parliament will approve a fiscal austerity package.
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NYMEX crude for August climbed…
Israel ”approves plan to repel new Gaza flotilla”
Jun 27th
JERUSALEM: Israel”s security cabinet on Monday approved the navy”s plans to prevent an international aid flotilla from breaching the naval blockade on the Gaza Strip, local media said.
“The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) were authorised to prevent it i…
Gaza-bound flotilla set to leave Greece
Jun 27th
ATHENS: Hundreds of activists are preparing to board aid ships bound for Gaza this week in defiance of an Israeli blockade and UN warnings and in spite of the violent end to an operation last year which left nine dead.
About 350 pro-Palestinian suppor…
Asian markets cautiously optimistic over Greece
Jun 20th
HONG KONG: Asian markets on Monday were cautiously optimistic after news from Europe that there could be light at the end of the tunnel for Greece”s crippling debt crisis.
After seven hours of crunch talks aimed at averting Greek default — and the p…
Euro eases amid uncertainty over Greek bailout
Jun 20th
TOKYO: The euro eased against the dollar in Asia on Monday amid uncertainty surrounding talks towards securing a eurozone bailout for bankruptcy-threatened Greece, dealers said.
The euro fell to $1.4276 in Tokyo morning trading from $1.4301 in New Yor…
