Reuters: Tsipras returns to power to fight for Greek debt relief
Greek leftist leader Alexis Tsipras will return as prime minister on Monday determined to secure debt relief from the country's creditors in his "first and most important battle" after scoring an unexpectedly clear election victory.
But easing Greece's debt burden is just one of many items on a dauntingly long "to do" list ranging from how to revive a crippled economy while implementing austerity polices to dealing with the wave of migrants landing on Greek shores.
In Sunday's election voters gave Tsipras and his Syriza party a second chance to tackle Greece's problems, despite his summer U-turn when he ditched his anti-austerity platform to secure a new bailout deal and avert 'Grexit' - a Greek exit form the euro zone.
MIDDLE EAST
Exclusive: Russia starts drone surveillance missions in Syria - U.S. officials.
Russia military backing for Syria counterproductive: Kerry.
Temporary truce begins in four Syrian towns.
Dozens of fighters trained by U.S.-led coalition reportedly enter Syria.
Putin: Syria does not intend to fight with Israel. Netanyahu meets Putin over concerns of Russian support for Assad.
Turkish jets hit Kurdish militant targets in southeast Turkey: military.
UN nuke agency: Iran's role in nuclear probe meets standards.
UN nuclear chief visits Iranian military site.
Iran's Rouhani says U.S.-Iran enmity eased, but distrust will remain.
ASIA
Nepal violence continues day after adoption of new constitution.
Afghanistan's talks with Taliban hang in the balance after leader's death.
Support for Japan’s Abe sags after security bills passed.
Thai police arrest ex-Philippine governor, brother wanted for murder.
Bangladesh prime minister rejects accusations of authoritarian rule.
South Korea hit with over 114,000 cyberattacks in 5 years.
China President Xi's U.S. tour: First Microsoft, then politics.
AFRICA
Mediators announce deal to end Burkina coup crisis, questions remain. Mediators in Burkino Faso issue proposals to end strife.
At least five killed in suicide bomb attack in northern Cameroon.
At least 54 people killed in bomb blasts in Nigeria's Maiduguri.
Nigerian official: 3 explosions hit Borno State capital.
Uganda's veteran president gets nod to run again, faces tough rival.
South Sudan President will skip New York meeting.
Egypt to close Tutankhamen's tomb for restorations.
EUROPE
Greek leftist Tsipras returns in unexpectedly decisive vote win. Greece election: Tsipras triumphant as Syriza returns to power. Greece's Syriza wins with 35.5 percent of vote - 99.4 percent counted.
Migrant crisis: Eastern European talks as thousands arrive.
Croatia says wants Greece to stop sending migrants to rest of Europe.
East Ukraine elections would be 'serious violation' of Minsk: Germany.
In first Ukraine trip, NATO chief tries balancing act on Russia.
Spanish main parties hold lead ahead of Podemos: Poll.
Northern Ireland parties begin talks to avert government collapse.
Eiffel Tower closed after three 'terror suspects' spotted with large backpacks.
MI5 paying British Muslims 'decent money' to spy on mosques.
AMERICAS
Kerry says U.S. ready to take more refugees.
Battle lines drawn over possible US government shutdown.
Pope’s visit will produce largest security operation in U.S. history.
Cuba: Pope Francis meets Fidel Castro after Havana Mass.
Colombia peace talks must not fail, says Pope Francis.
Colombia's Santos goes to Venezuela meeting without 'great expectations'.
California wildfires destroy 1,000 homes with tally rising daily.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
More Islamic State defectors speaking out - report.
Senior al Qaeda leaders reportedly released from custody in Iran.
Islamic State has a message for Muslims hoping to go to Europe.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Volkswagen apologises for emissions scandal.
Internet growth slows; most people still offline - U.N..
Apple's App Store infected with XcodeGhost malware in China.
No comments:
Post a Comment