Greek PM Seeks Confidence Vote As Debt Crisis Deepens -- Yahoo News/AFP
ATHENS (AFP) – Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou said Wednesday he would seek a confidence vote as thousands besieged parliament against new austerity cuts and debt-hit Athens teetered on the brink of default.
Papandreou also said he would reshuffle the government after an offer to the opposition to join the government was apparently spurned by the conservatives.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian regime rallies support while Assad promises to address nation on TV. Tanks deploy in east, Syrians flee northern town. Syrians vent rage in tent camps on border with Turkey.
Yemen's militants step up attacks amid turmoil. US steps up anti-terrorism efforts in Yemen.
Officials: Militants seize parts of a Yemeni city.
Britain to send Apache helicopters to Yemen.
Kurdish rebel leader warns of return to conflict.
Middle East Christians facing 'extremist atrocities'.
ASIA
Ahmadinejad joins China, Russia leaders at Asian summit. Iran's President: 60 years of Zionism brought only humiliation, destruction.
Beijing battling protest fires on all fronts. Beijing battling protest fires on all fronts.
Pakistan counter-insurgency funds held back for scrutiny.
Low-key Marine, Gen. John R. Allen, to take over Afghan war at high-stakes time.
As India’s growth slows, leaders face political headwinds.
AFRICA
NATO sliding towards Libyan ground war: Russian envoy.
Gadhafi forces shell Libya rebel positions in western mountains. Libya unrest: Rebels edge west at Misrata. Misrata rebel leader appeals to Nato to save neighbouring town. NATO resumes air assaults on Tripoli with late-night strikes.
Abyei clashes 'resume' on Sudan's embattled border. UN, US condemn Sudan border bombings. Sudan fighting brings accusations of ethnic cleansing.
Somali pirate reports fire aboard hijacked ship.
Zimbabwe military said to plan own ruler should Mugabe be too ill to lead.
West Africa Rising: Liberia aims to tap riches, wean itself off aid by 2021.
EUROPE
Greece prime minister offers new government as protests rage.
750,000 U.K. workers to stage walkout after vote to strike in pension row.
Czech Republic pulls out of US missile shield plan.
Greek debt fears put French bank ratings on review.
Finnish bank chief says debt top threat to economy.
Greek protests turn ugly; Police and protestors clash. Greek anti-austerity protesters surround parliament.
AMERICAS
Mexico drug war: US sting 'let cartels buy guns'.
Obama: War Powers Act doesn't apply to Libya.
In Mexico, ex-Tijuana mayor freed but faces new charge of murder.
U.S. homeless total holds steady in 2010, but ranks grow outside cities.
Peru's next president urges vigilantes to fight drug trafficking.
Mexico drug gangs force gladiator-style death matches.
Barack Obama pledges support in rare Puerto Rico visit.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Suspected US drone strike kills at least 15 In Pakistan.
Linchpin in hunt for bin Laden back with al-Qaida.
Pakistan questions alleged CIA informants. Pakistan arrests informants who passed information to CIA.
CIA’s drones join shadow war over Yemen. CIA planning drone strike campaign against al-Qaida in Yemen.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US inflation rise ties Fed’s hands on further easing.
Switzerland moves to toughen bank rules.
Bordeaux breaks the bank: Are Chinese aficionados fueling a wine bubble?
Oil falls on global economy worries, stronger dollar.
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