A Trillion For Europe, With Doubts Attached -- New York Times
Like the giant financial bailout announced by the United States in 2008, the sweeping rescue package announced by Europe eased fears of a market collapse but left a big question: will it work long term?
Stung by criticism that it was slow and weak, the European Union surpassed expectations in arranging a nearly $1 trillion financial commitment for its ailing members over the weekend and paved the way for the European Central Bank to begin purchases of European debt on Monday.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iraq boosts security after deadliest day this year.
Iran says it warned off U.S. plane near manoeuvres.
A vista of war and peace at a Lebanese crossroads.
Hizballah prepares for the next war.
ASIA
Afghanistan's Karzai arrives in Washington for visit intended to ease tensions.
Afghan girls hit again by suspected gas attack.
Aquino on course to become Philippine President.
Details of April crackdown threaten Thai deal.
U.S> missiles strike Pakistan tribal area. More here.
AFRICA
UN to begin partial withdrawal from DRC.
Egypt govt to push through emergency law extension.
US Special Forces train African armies.
Fear stalks Kenya's Rift Valley ahead of votes.
EUROPE
UK parties in talks to resolve election deadlock.
Russia says eyes atomic energy cooperation with Syria.
Russian mine death toll rises to 52.
Pope sees sex scandal as greatest threat to church.
Ash affects flights in Morocco, Turkey, Spain.
AMERICAS
Senate hearings prompting spill blame game.
U.S. security coalition set to oppose defense cuts.
After Arizona, why are 10 states considering immigration bills?
Leaked documents suggest Mexico drug corruption.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Belgium convicts eight on terrorism charges.
American-born Shabaab commander releases recruitment tape.
Holder backs a Miranda limit for terror suspects.
Pakistan Taliban source: Times Square bombing attempt was 'revenge against America'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Gold hits five-month high on euro zone debt concerns.
World stocks down as EU deal euphoria fizzles out.
SEC investigating Moody's, sending stock price down.
Greece to ask for first slice of EU, IMF loan aid.