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Greece Enters Uncharted Territory With Overwhelming Referendum ‘No’
Posted on Monday, July 6, 2015
Greece lurched into uncharted territory and an uncertain future in Europe's common currency Sunday after voters overwhelmingly rejected demands by international creditors for more austerity measures in exchange for a bailout of its bankrupt economy.
Quartet of crises threatens Europe’s core
Posted on Monday, July 6, 2015
Four great crises around Europe's fringes threaten to engulf the European Union, potentially setting the ambitious post-war unification project back by decades.
Greece Votes in Referendum with Future in Euro in Doubt
Posted on Saturday, July 4, 2015
Greeks voted on Sunday whether to accept or reject the tough terms of an aid offer to stave off financial collapse, in a referendum that may determine their future in Europe's common currency.
Iran Violates Past Nuclear Promises on Eve of Deal
Posted on Friday, July 3, 2015
Senior Obama administration officials are defending Iranian nuclear violations in the aftermath of a bombshell report published Wednesday by the United Nations indicating that Iran has failed to live up to its nuclear-related obligations, according to sources apprised…
Iran Takes Hard Line on Inspections, Sanctions at Nuke Talks
Posted on Thursday, July 2, 2015
Iran took a hard line Thursday on two of the biggest demands of world powers in a final nuclear accord, rejecting any extraordinary inspection rules and threatening to ramp up enrichment of bomb-making material if the United States…
Obama Blocks Plan to Fight ISIS
Posted on Thursday, July 2, 2015
The United States has blocked attempts by its Middle East allies to fly heavy weapons directly to the Kurds fighting Islamic State jihadists in Iraq.
Greece Defaults on IMF Debt
Posted on Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Greece's last-minute overtures to international creditors for financial aid on Tuesday were not enough to save the country from becoming the first developed economy to default on a loan with the International Monetary Fund.
Iran nuke talks deadline extended to July 7
Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2015
U.S. and Iranian negotiators in Vienna on Tuesday agreed to extend a deadline for an agreement on Iran's disputed nuclear program until July 7, as sticking points remained.
Nuclear Deal Deadline Will Be Missed
Posted on Monday, June 29, 2015
Former CIA Director Michael Hayden said Sunday that the United States has lost its edge going into the final days of a nuclear negotiation with Iran.
Pentagon Accuses Russia with Nuclear ‘Saber-Rattling’
Posted on Thursday, June 25, 2015
Russia is "playing with fire" with its nuclear saber-rattling and the United States is determined to prevent it from gaining a significant military advantage through violations of the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty, the deputy U.S. defense chief said…
