Reuters: Greek stocks plunge, banks hammered, after five-week crisis shut down
Greece's stock market closed with heavy losses on Monday after a five-week shutdown brought on by fears the country was about to be dumped from the euro zone.
Bank shares fell 30 percent before loss-limits kicked in to stop investors selling any more.
The main Athens stock index .ATG ended down 16.2 percent, recovering slightly after plunging nearly 23 percent at the open. It was the worst daily performance since at least 1985 when modern records began, including a 15 percent fall when Wall Street crashed in 1987.
MIDDLE EAST
Syrian rebels backed by the U.S. will have air cover, source says. U.S. to defend Syrian rebels with airpower, including from Assad.
At least 31 people dead, dozens injured after a Syrian fighter jet crashes into Ariha marketplace: monitor.
Yemen conflict: President Hadi loyalists storm key air base. Pro-Hadi fighters, Houthis battle over Yemen's largest military base.
Sauid-led coalition deploys 3,000 troops in Yemen, sources say.
Iran nuclear deal: John Kerry tries to ease Gulf concerns. Gulf allies 'back Iran nuclear deal' after US security guarantees. We want Iran cooperation, not meddling, Gulf Arabs tell Kerry.
Iran bans newspaper of nuclear deal critic, warns others.
Turkey's main opposition accuses Erdogan of blocking coalition efforts.
Israel vows to fight Jewish terrorism as 16yo girl stabbed at pride parade dies.
ASIA
US ‘softly’ says no to Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project.
No-shows likely for China’s World War II parade amid rising tensions with West, neighbors.
China wants no talk of South China Sea at upcoming ASEAN meeting.
MH370 investigators to meet in France ahead of debris analysis.
Massive strike hits Aussie airports as Abbott plans pay cuts for customs, immigration staff.
India orders clampdown on Internet porn, sparks censorship debate.
Floods, landslides kill 75, displace thousands in eastern India.
AFRICA
10 soldiers killed in attack on Mali camp: military.
Nigerian troops rescue 178 people from Boko Haram.
Burundi's Pierre Nkurunziza warns against vengeance.
Egypt prolongs role in Saudi-led Yemen coalition.
South Sudan to unveil own plan to end conflict.
Libya probing guards seen in video beating jailed Gaddafi son.
Zimbabwe authorities seek another American in lion hunt.
EUROPE
Greek shares plunge as market reopens.
Ukraine rebels kill four troops in heavier shelling. Ukrainian casualties reported before peace talks.
Nato reports surge in jet interceptions as Russia tensions increase.
Russia says security forces kill 14 Islamist militants.
Soldiers in Hungary begin building fence to stop migrants.
Calais crisis: '1,700 intrusions' at Eurotunnel terminal.
Migrant flow to Europe is result of US, EU military ops in Middle East – Czech president.
AMERICAS
Canada PM calls Oct. 19 election, focus on sluggish economy.
New Clinton e-mails released with redactions for now-classified items.
Six 'highly dangerous' gang members escape from El Salvador jail.
Brazil police 'killed hundreds' in Rio - Amnesty.
Colombia to buy land for poor in post-war period.
Obama set to announce steeper emissions cuts from US power plants.
Obama charm offensive targets Venezuela after Iranians, Cubans.
Puerto Rico agency poised to default on $58 million payment.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Bad chemical plant info leaves U.S. vulnerable to terrorist attacks.
Islamic State's newest concern: Internet security.
Life through the Islamic State's Twitter lens.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Global investors shrug off slump in Greek market.
UN States set goal to end poverty, hunger in next 15 years.
Former bank trader convicted in Libor scandal.
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