Europe seals new Greek bailout but doubts remain
Europe seals new Greek bailout but doubts remain
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Euro zone finance ministers agreed a 130-billion-euro ($172 billion) rescue for Greece on Tuesday to avert an imminent chaotic default after forcing Athens to commit to unpopular cuts and private bondholders to take bigger losses.
Read More - Europe seals new Greek bailout but doubts remain
U.S. proposes to reduce top corporate tax rate: report
U.S. proposes to reduce top corporate tax rate: report
(Reuters) - The Obama administration will propose slashing the top income tax rate for corporations to 28 percent from the current 35 percent, as part of a corporate tax reform plan that is set to be announced on Wednesday, the Wall Street Journal said.
Read More - U.S. proposes to reduce top corporate tax rate: report
UN watchdog says nuclear talks with Iran failed
UN watchdog says nuclear talks with Iran failed
VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Wednesday it had failed to secure an agreement with Iran during talks over disputed atomic activities and that the Islamic Republic had rejected a request to visit a military site.
Read More - UN watchdog says nuclear talks with Iran failed
Strauss-Kahn faces more questions in French prostitution probe
Strauss-Kahn faces more questions in French prostitution probe
PARIS (Reuters) - Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn faces a second day of questioning by police on Wednesday after spending a night in prison over allegations of dealings with a prostitution ring run from the northern French city of Lille.
Read More - Strauss-Kahn faces more questions in French prostitution probe
At Arizona debate, Santorum to get his turn in spotlight
At Arizona debate, Santorum to get his turn in spotlight
MESA, Arizona (Reuters) - After months on the sidelines, Rick Santorum finally gets his chance at center stage in a debate of Republican candidates on Wednesday, and the increased scrutiny that comes with it.
Read More - At Arizona debate, Santorum to get his turn in spotlight
Tibetans mark new year under shadow of immolations
Tibetans mark new year under shadow of immolations
LANGMU, China (Reuters) - Tibetans in northwest China marked a tense traditional new year with prayer, the sounding of a gong and subdued defiance on Wednesday, in the wake of a string of self-immolations and protests against Chinese control.
Read More - Tibetans mark new year under shadow of immolations
Europe’s debt crisis set to dominate G20 talks
Europe's debt crisis set to dominate G20 talks
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Europe's debt crisis will dominate talks between Group of 20 (G20) policymakers this weekend as the rest of the world looks for pledges that the euro zone will boost its crisis safety net.
Read More - Europe's debt crisis set to dominate G20 talks
U.S. consumer agency to examine bank overdraft fees
U.S. consumer agency to examine bank overdraft fees
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The new U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is weighing a crackdown on checking account overdraft fees charged by banks, saying the charges can "inflict serious economic harm" on consumers.
Read More - U.S. consumer agency to examine bank overdraft fees
‘Relationship broke down before bridge plunge’
'Relationship broke down before bridge plunge'
NEIGHBOURS recall seeing Jason Lees in tears, being consoled by his two-year-old son, after troubles with his wife.
Read More - 'Relationship broke down before bridge plunge'
Gabe’s bizarre noises after seeing dead bride
Gabe's bizarre noises after seeing dead bride
THE man who tried to revive Tina Watson re-created the strange clucking Gabe Watson made when he saw her body.
Read More - Gabe's bizarre noises after seeing dead bride
