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German minister warns of euro debate tone
Aug 6th, 2012
Germany's foreign minister warned on Monday that arguments about European policy are taking on a "very dangerous" tone as worries mount about the future of the euro. (Source: Associated Press) -
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germans lamented their unexpectedly poor showing at the Eurovision Song Contest, blaming Chancellor Angela Merkel's tough stance in the euro zone crisis for their failure to win any points from 34 of the 39 countries voting. Denmark's Emmelie de Forest won the event, watched by around 125 million people across Europe, w... [Full Article]
By Herbert Lash NEW YORK (Reuters) - Global equity markets mostly rose on Monday, driven higher by a flurry of merger and acquisition activity, while a recent tumble in the yen against the dollar halted after Japan's economy minister suggested the currency might have weakened enough. Major American and European stock indices are up double digi... [Full Article]
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - A senior commander in Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned that his forces will be on watch for possible unrest after next month's presidential election, calling the outcome "unpredictable" and sending the strongest message yet against any attempts to revive street protests, media reported Sunday. (Source: A... [Full Article]
PARIS (AP) - French lawmakers have legalized same-sex marriage after months of bruising debate and street protests that brought hundreds of thousands to Paris. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
LONDON (AP) - The price of silver was the standout mover in financial markets Monday as it took a hammering for the second trading session in a row, even as stocks remained relatively solid amid hopes over the U.S. economy. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]