» EU backs Greek austerity as standby aid readied
16/03/10 19:10 from Reuters: Oddly Enough
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU finance ministers backed plans on Tuesday by countries in the euro area to help debt-stricken Greece financially if it becomes the first state in 11 years of monetary union to seek such aid.
» Fed renews vow to keep rates low
16/03/10 18:55 from Reuters: Oddly Enough
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve renewed its pledge on Tuesday to keep interest rates near zero for an \"extended period\" even as it sounded more upbeat about jobs.
» Woods to make long-awaited return at Masters
16/03/10 18:55 from Reuters: Oddly Enough
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Tiger Woods will start trying to restore a reputation battered by marital infidelities at next month\'s U.S. Masters, the tournament which helped him become the world\'s most marketable sportsman.
» Protesters splash blood outside Thai PM\'s office
16/03/10 18:35 from Reuters: Oddly Enough
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Anti-government protesters poured bottles of their own blood outside the Thai prime minister\'s office on Tuesday, a \"sacrifice for democracy\" after demands for elections were rejected.
» Vatican sees bid to tarnish Church amid abuse row
16/03/10 18:22 from Reuters: Oddly Enough
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican criticized on Tuesday what it said was a bid to undermine the Church, which is facing a deepening scandal over child abuse by priests in Europe.
» U.S. might boost Iraq force structure during drawdown
16/03/10 17:50 from Reuters: Oddly Enough
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States may leave a stronger-than-expected force structure in northern Iraq if the situation requires, even as it reduces troops to targeted levels, a top U.S. general said on Tuesday.
» Palestinians and Israeli police clash in Jerusalem
16/03/10 17:50 from Reuters: Oddly Enough
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Palestinians mounted violent protests in Jerusalem on Tuesday and President Barack Obama\'s Middle East envoy canceled plans to return to the region as a U.S.-Israeli crisis over Jewish settlement plans simmered.
» Winter storms hit housing starts
16/03/10 16:28 from Reuters: Oddly Enough
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. housing starts fell last month as winter storms disrupted construction and another drop in building permits suggested the weakness would linger.
» Sen. Dodd urges quick action on financial reform
16/03/10 16:20 from Reuters: Oddly Enough
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd on Tuesday said Congress needs to fast track financial reform despite Republican pleas to slow down the process to rewrite sweeping new rules.
» Karzai, Obama discuss prospects of Taliban talks
16/03/10 16:20 from Reuters: Oddly Enough
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai discussed prospects of peace with the Taliban in a video phone conversation with U.S. President Barack Obama, Karzai\'s office said Tuesday.