Greece's new conservative-led government announced its cabinet today with National Bank Chairman Vassilis Rapanos in the key role of finance minister, as the country seeks a revision of its international bailout.
Greece has been placed on review for relegation to emerging market status by index provider MSCI, which would make it the first country to be thrown back out of developed equity indices.
Tropical Storm Chris strengthened into a hurricane off Newfoundland today becoming the season's first Atlantic hurricane, forecasters at the US National Hurricane Center said.
Iran has detected a planned "massive cyber attack" against its nuclear facilities, state television said today, after talks with major powers this week failed to resolve a row over Tehran's disputed nuclear activities.