Stock Plunge Continues As European Fears Grow -- L.A. Times
The Dow Jones industrial average closed sharply lower Wednesday, after plunging more than 400 points as fears grew that Europe's debt crisis was wreaking havoc on the continent.
Traders worried about Italy's ability to deal with its 1.9 trillion euros of debt, which was heightened by an anxiety-inducing report from Reuters that Germany and France may move ahead with a plan to shrink the number of countries using the euro.
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MIDDLE EAST
White House tries to limit Netanyahu "liar" damage.
5.7 quake in Turkey collapses damaged buildings.
Iran worries spark fears of $200-a-barrel oil.
Iran's nuclear program alarms world powers.
Iran will not retreat 'one iota' from its nuclear programme, says Ahmadinejad. Iran 'will not budge' from nuclear path, says Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
As Syria hits city, U.N. says toll climbs. Syria's fragmented opposition.
Palestinian bid for U.N. membership faces near-certain defeat.
Huge U.S. air base returned to Iraqi control.
ASIA
Afghanistan clash 'kills dozens of Taliban' in Paktika.
North Korea close to producing uranium-based warhead, source says.
Pakistani leader vows operations against Haqqanis.
Pakistan facing 'unimaginable catastrophe' after second year of floods. Pakistan floods: why are donors not giving?
AFRICA
New Libyan PM seeks cash, reassures fighters.
UN: Repression ahead of this month’s presidential vote in Congo could lead to more violence.
International court prosecutor says it is a “matter of time” before Gadhafi son arrested.
Nigeria arrests sect suspects after dozens killed.
Libya ex-PM al-Baghdadi al-Mahmoudi to be extradited.
Niger military clashes with a group from Libya, headed to Mali; Weapons, prisoners taken.
Industry says Africa fastest growing mobile market.
Liberia's Sirleaf seeks re-election amid Tubman boycott.
EUROPE
Greek leaders fail to form coalition.
London protests: police put a stop to Trafalgar Square 'tent city'.
Serb given 18 years for murder and rape in Bosnian war.
French and Germans explore idea of smaller euro zone.
French ready for pain as debt reality bites.
Italy borrowing costs hit record 7%.
UN war crimes prosecutor visits Serbia.
Russians pull out political dirty tricks ahead of elections.
AMERICAS
Venezuela: Chávez to hold ‘cancer summit’ for Latin leaders.
Members of FARC ' collaborated in murder of commander-in-chief' Alfonso Cano.
Alaska braces for "epic" storm; evacuations begin.
Bolivia: DEA not welcome back.
Raul Castro names new Cuban defense minister.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Cost to house a captive at Guantanamo Bay is $800,000.
Alleged al Qaeda bomber faces U.S. war tribunal.
Terrorist group says it acquired Libya weapons.
Judge opens remote Guantanamo war court viewing site to 'general public'.
Attorney general insists US needs flexibility in terror war, including use of criminal courts.
Attorney General: FBI hurt terror fight with ‘violent Muslim’ training.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
IEA sees danger in rising oil, coal use.
Stocks end down over 3% on Euro zone fears. Sell-off fever spreads to U.S. on fears of broader crisis.
IMF chief warns of a 'lost decade' for global economy.
MF Global clients face shortfall despite protections.
Microsoft, AOL, Yahoo, strike ad alliance.