Romney and Obama campaigns trade barbs, fight for key states

Sydney Morning Herald

Romney and Obama campaigns trade barbs, fight for key states Reuters * Reuters/Ipsos poll says Obama increased lead over Romney * Ad buy-tracking firm: 72 pct of spending for negative ads By Sam Youngman and Jeff Mason DES MOINES/DENVER, Aug 8 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and his Republican rival Mitt Romney ... Romney compares California's economy to GreeceWashington Post Romney continues bashing Obama over welfare rules after Bill Clinton jumps to ...New York Daily News Welfare fight heats up, Gingrich joins the frayCBS News all 5,244 news articles »

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Romney compares California's economy to Greece

Romney compares California's economy to Greece Washington Post DES MOINES, Iowa — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney took a potshot at California's bedraggled economy, comparing it to the crisis in Greece, as he warned voters on Wednesday that Barack Obama is leading the nation down a similar path of ... and more »

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Greece's Lenders Delay Aid To October As Govt Debates Measures

Greece's Lenders Delay Aid To October As Govt Debates Measures Wall Street Journal Greece's international lenders won't discuss new aid for the country before October when they present a review of the country's bailout program to finance ministers from the region's single currency bloc, a European Union official said Wednesday as the ... and more »

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Romney compares California's fiscal woes to Greek crisis as he slams Obama ...

Romney compares California's fiscal woes to Greek crisis as he slams Obama ... Newser Romney compares California's fiscal woes to Greek crisis as he slams Obama on economy. Romney compares California's economy to Greece. By PHILIP ELLIOTT and JULIE PACE | Associated Press | 1 minute ago in. Republican presidential candidate Mitt ... and more »

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Standard Chartered chief rejects NY claims on Iran

The Guardian

Standard Chartered chief rejects NY claims on Iran Businessweek By Robert Barr on August 08, 2012 LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England criticized New York financial regulators Wednesday for unilaterally accusing Standard Chartered of illegally laundering oil money for Iran, while the chief executive of the embattled ... HIGHLIGHTS-StanChart CEO rejects US portrayal of Iran dealsReuters In UK, a Backlash Over Standard Chartered ProbeWall Street Journal Bank of England chides NY as Standard Chartered denies 'systematic' laundering ...Washington Post MarketWatch all 2,988 news articles »

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Greece: Amnesty slams mass migrant roundups

Greece: Amnesty slams mass migrant roundups

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Human rights group Amnesty International is calling on Greek authorities to stop mass roundups of suspected illegal immigrants, arguing that police are treating law-abiding foreigners like criminals and subjecting thousands of detained persons to "degrading and inhumane" conditions.

The London-based group said Wednesday that legitimate asylum seekers were being denied proper assistance and that police were stopping and detaining suspects based on skin color.

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Greece: Amnesty International slams migrant roundups, says detained face 'inhumane' conditions

ATHENS, Greece - Human rights group Amnesty International is calling on Greek authorities to stop mass roundups of suspected illegal immigrants, arguing that police are treating law-abiding foreigners like criminals and subjecting thousands of detained persons to "degrading and inhumane" conditions.

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Greek Government Could Collapse

Greek Government Could Collapse In These Times In June, I wrote gloomily about the radical SYRIZA falling just short of the votes needed to lead a government of the Left. Instead Antonis Samaras, New Democracy's leader, took power alongside the Panhellenic Socialist Movement, long the voice of ...

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Juncker says Greek exit 'manageable'

Telegraph.co.uk

Juncker says Greek exit 'manageable' The Korea Herald BERLIN (AFP) ― Eurozone finance ministers' group chief Jean-Claude Juncker has said a Greek exit from the eurozone would be “manageable” but not “desirable,” according to an interview published Tuesday. “The way things look now, it would be a ... Juncker calls Greek euro exit 'manageable'Wilkes Barre Times-Leader Juncker: Greek euro exit would be 'manageable'EUobserver.com all 142 news articles »

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EURO GOVT-Bunds jump after report on German Greek view

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EURO GOVT-Bunds jump after report on German Greek view Reuters LONDON Aug 8 (Reuters) - German Bund futures extended gains on Wednesday, with traders citing a media report quoting a member of Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats party as saying Germany will not back more financial aid for Greece. German Regional Minister Sees Greek Euro Exit by Year's EndGreek Reporter 05/08/2012German regional minister sees Greek euro exit by year's endExpatica Germany all 175 news articles »

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Greece preparing to deport 1600 Pakistanis

Greece preparing to deport 1600 Pakistanis Pakistan Daily Times Pakistan's ambassador to Greece Irfan Raja, while talking to Daily Times, said that the Greek authorities did not inform us about the operation as well as the number of Pakistanis arrested. Raja said, “ We don't know the exact figure. The Greek ... and more »

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Greece Considers Labor Pool for Some Public Workers

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Greece Considers Labor Pool for Some Public Workers Wall Street Journal ATHENS—Greece may have to place thousands of public workers in a special labor pool at reduced pay to help achieve as much as €4 billion ($4.95 billion) in spending cuts demanded by international creditors, a politically risky move for the fragile ... Greece still seeking up to $5 billion in cuts, struggles to meet state ...Washington Post Greece to issue T-bills to pay maturing bond-sourceReuters all 713 news articles »

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Greeks Look to Labor Pool for Some Public Workers

Greece may have to place thousands of public workers in a special labor pool at reduced pay to help achieve as much as $4.95 billion in spending cuts demanded by international creditors.

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