18/06/2012 | World

European Union readies 2.3 billion euros bond

The European Union intends to raise 2.3 billion euros in the bond market by the end of July after bringing forward its funding plans for Ireland earlier this month, the Triple A rated borrower confirmed.

18/06/2012 | Argentina

Fire destroys textile factory

18/06/2012 | Sports

Furyk one ahead after nine holes

18/06/2012 | World

G20 ramps up pressure on Europe over debt crisis

World leaders pressured Europe to take ambitious new steps to resolve its debt crisis after a victory for pro-bailout parties in a Greek election failed to calm markets or ease worries that wider turmoil could derail the global economy.

18/06/2012 | Argentina

G20 summit: CFK, Rousseff agree to 'oppose any adjustment plans'

While attending the G-20 Summit in Los Cabos, Mexico, President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and her Brazilian counterpart Dilma Roussef met and agreed on Monday to “oppose any financial adjustment plans.”

18/06/2012 | Sports

Germany, Portugal secure quarterfinal berths

18/06/2012 | World

Global shares fall on euro zone contagion fears

The Nasdaq advanced, propelled by a rally in Apple and other big-cap tech stocks, but fears Europe's debt crisis is in danger of worsening limited broader gains.

18/06/2012 | World

Greek conservatives poised to clinch coalition deal

Greece's conservatives said they are poised to form a coalition government with the Socialists, allowing the two parties that dominated politics for decades to share power despite a major anti-establishment election vote.

18/06/2012 | The World

Greek pro-bailout parties

18/06/2012 | Printed Edition

Greek pro-bailout parties secure ruling majority

ATHENS — Parties backing a bailout saving Greece from bankruptcy won a slim parliamentary majority yesterday, beating radical leftists who rejected austerity and bringing relief to the eurozone which was braced for fresh financial turmoil.