9 Eurozone Nations Downgraded By S&P -- CNN
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Standard & Poor's said Friday that it has downgraded the credit ratings of nine euro area governments, including AAA-rated France and Austria.
S&P lowered its rating for Italy, Spain, Portugal and Cyprus by two notches. The move means Italian bonds are now rated BBB+, dangerously close to the junk bond level that could make it even harder for the government to raise money.
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MIDDLE EAST
Disarm Hezbollah, U.N. chief tells Lebanon.
Syria protests erupt, Arab League fears civil war. Syrians call for rallies in support of rebels.
Tensions high, US warns Iran not to block shipping.
Iran leader says CIA, Mossad behind scientist murder.
Iran 'steps up military aid to Syria'.
US seeking to 'close down' Iran central bank.
U.S. Embassy workers detained in Baghdad.
ASIA
North Korea launches missiles.
North Korea reportedly to punish those who didn’t properly mourn Kim Jong-Il.
Dip in China's FX reserves may hasten policy shift.
Candidates make final push ahead of Taiwan vote.
Japan PM reshuffles cabinet in bid to win support for tax hike.
Tension in Pakistan as Zardari travels, military meets. Officials: Pakistan PM called UK, fearing coup. Pakistan, UK deny call expressing coup fears. Pakistan, UK deny call expressing coup fears.
S. Korea, US, Japan to hold post-Kim talks next week.
Kim Jong Il's body to be permanently displayed.
Myanmar frees more political prisoners.
Japan pledges to reduce Iran oil imports.
AFRICA
Fitch revises South Africa's outlook to negative.
Somali Islamists parade Kenyan hostages.
Nigeria unions suspend strikes in fuel dispute.
57 killed in tribal revenge attack in South Sudan.
KENYA-SOMALIA: Paying high price for military incursion.
ICRC suspends food aid to 1.1 million Somalis.
South Africa President criticizes UN over Libya.
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood enters 'uncharted waters' in new parliament.
EUROPE
France stripped of AAA status as S&P wields ax on credit ratings.
Eurozone nations set for S&P downgrade.
French TV says France downgraded by S&P, citing source. France downgraded by S&P, losing triple-A status: Report.
Italy's crisis opens doors to cash-rich mafia.
Putin vows to end repression in Russia.
Putin Web launch ignores Russian protests.
Russia says would be threatened by Iran military action.
AMERICAS
Mexico catches alleged key Zeta leader.
Defiant Ahmadinejad wins backing of four LatAm allies.
Canada: Marriages of foreign gays are invalid. Justice minister says all same-sex marriages 'valid'.
U.S. debt nears $15.194 trillion ceiling.
Another ATF weapons operation comes under scrutiny.
Church worried over rising violence in Venezuela.
Mexican star Kate del Castillo shocks with praise for drug lord.
Haiti marks two years after catastrophic quake.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Israel used “false flag” operation to recruit anti-Iran militants, report alleges.
Bomb plot Briton spotlights role of Western Islamists in Africa terror.
Gitmo defense lead at odds with commander.
Thailand says Lebanese suspect arrested over security.
Opponents start Guantanamo prison's second decade with jumpsuit protests.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
IPad 3 said to have high-def screen, LTE.
Viva la gaffe... Mercedes-Benz apologises for using image of Che Guevara to promote 'revolutionary' car sharing programme.
Beijing Apple store pelted with eggs after iPhone 4S launch cancelled.
U.S. slaps sanctions on China state oil trader over Iran.
Delta eyes American Airlines bid.
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