Wednesday, April 28, 2010

World News Briefs -- April 28, 2010



Greek Crisis Fears Deepen -- CNN

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The yield on Greek bonds soared to record levels again, a day after Standard & Poor's slashed its debt rating on the country to junk and amid reports that the IMF is considering loaning more money to the beleaguered country.

The yield on 10-year Greek bonds surged to 11.24% early Wednesday, up from 9.68% on Tuesday. That had been the highest level for the 10-year yield since the introduction of the euro in 2002.

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MIDDLE EAST

Israel warns against giving Iran too much time.

Obama sticks to a deadline in Iraq.

Iran tries fuel deal counter - offer as sanctions loom.

Palestinian leaders may ban labourers from settlements.

Hezbollah vows to continue amassing 'arms of resistance'.

ASIA

Thai authorities, protesters clash near capital.

Leaders of India, Pakistan to hold talks Thursday.

What have Pakistan offensives achieved?

Indian diplomat ‘spied for Pakistan’.

AFRICA

Sudan's Bashir, fresh off win, visits Egypt.

U.N. eyes international tribunals for pirates.

Report calls Zambia’s prisons ‘death traps’.

EUROPE

Pressure grows on Germany to back Greek bailout.

Russian base deal ends 5 years of pointless feud - Ukrainian PM.

In UK election gaffe, Brown calls voter 'bigoted'.

Russia posts Katyn massacre documents on Internet.

AMERICAS

Unemployment challenges Obama's economic narrative.

Red Cross spending on Haiti's recovery called into question.

Mexico issues travel alert on Arizona.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Obama administration defies congressional subpoena on Fort Hood documents.

Terrorist attacks spike in Pakistan, Afghanistan.

NYC student pleads guilty to terrorism charge.

Guantanamo torture claims at issue as court hears Khadr case

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

European debt crisis looms over meeting.

Senate showdown puts Goldman's defense on display.

Portugal leaders join forces on financial crisis.

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