Political Turmoil In Greece Amid Austerity Uproar -- Bloomberg
Squeezed between worried creditors and an angry public, Greece's beleaguered prime minister tried to tamp down an escalating revolt within his own Socialist party Thursday over new austerity measures.
Two prominent Socialist lawmakers resigned hours before Prime Minister George Papandreou was to reschuffle his Cabinet, a tactic he hoped would help get new taxes and spending cuts approved before Greece was cut off from international lending. The resignations don't affect the government's five-seat majority in parliament, but raise more doubts about Papandreau's handling of Greece's escalating financial crisis.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian forces widen assault in northwest. On another Friday, mass protests expected across Syria. Fresh protests erupt in Syria. Syrian troops seize another northern town, as pro-democracy protesters press on elsewhere.
Clans and tribes forge new Yemen unity.
Israel warns of using force if new flotilla heads to Gaza.
Jordan: King Abdullah holds on, despite rising discontent.
ASIA
Russia eyes bigger role in Afghanistan, wants to rebuild: Envoy.
China to boost coastal forces amid sea tensions.
Claims of injustice spur wave of unrest in China.
China raises flood alert to top level, 555,000 evacuated.
Moms turn activists in Japanese crisis.
AFRICA
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Nigeria's Boko Haram Islamists 'bombed Abuja police HQ'.
South African youth leader calls for nationalization, land seizures.
Sudan blames bombardment on southern aggression.
African free trade zone planning is under way.
EUROPE
Germany's Merkel: Europe and Euro tightly bound together.
Greek PM vows to stay, lead exit from debit crisis. Greek PM replaces finance minister in reshuffle.
As Europeans wince at austerity, markets fear turmoil.
Medvedev warns against stagnation in Russia.
AMERICAS
Argentine leader says UK 'arrogant' over Falklands.
Canada to U.S.: we need you to fix debt problem.
Uncertainty reigns as Jerry Brown vetoes 'questionable' California budget.
Gang warfare kills 33 in Monterrey, Mexico.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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US pays European groups $1 million to hunt for anti-aircraft missiles in Libya.
Zawahiri's rise puts Pakistan in al Qaida crosshairs.
Guantanamo captives ‘weaponize’ bodily fluids.
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Phone rivalry drives down RIM earnings.
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