The Irish Times April 30, 2010 THE PROSPECT an early general election in Belgium drew closer yesterday as parliament debated the fallout from the collapse of premier Yves Leterme’s government . more
The Wall Street Journal April 29, 2010 LONDON—In a U.K. election that has turned into a free-for-all, an unpersuaded voter and an unexpectedly open microphone threatened to change the plot. more
The Wall Street Journal April 29, 2010 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Arab states should offer more moral and financial support to Palestinians, reach out to Israelis and stop arming militants to foster Middle East peace, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Thursday. more
Foreign Policy April 29, 2010 Europe’s financial difficulties were predictable, but they have been unfolding at a startling clip. This has brought out different reactions in different commentators. Paul Krugman, for example, is preparing to hide under a table. I am no less impressed by the potential for disaster, but I am also struck by […]
Spiegel April 29, 2010 The current Greek crisis has shown all too starkly the limits of the euro zone’s sanction and support mechanisms. If the monetary union is to have a future, it needs new rules to keep members in line and bail them out if necessary. more