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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