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Euro zone debt forgiveness lies ahead in Greek mire
BRUSSELS - Within minutes of euro zone finance ministers reaching a deal to cut Greece's debt, some commentators were dismissing it as "kicking the can down the road". But there is a critical element in the deal that goes a lot further than any other step taken so far to get Greece back on its feet. Full ArticleMajority of Britons want press watchdog backed by law - poll
LONDON - More than two-thirds of Britons are in favour of an independent press regulator established by law, according to an opinion poll published in the Guardian newspaper on Wednesday, a day before a judge is expected to issue a report on problems in the industry.
Confusing hard and soft power in markets
Deserting debt-laden, recession-racked North Atlantic and Japan for the fast-growing emerging market world may have been irresistible for some investors but many others still remain timid. Why? It may be a case of "hard power" versus "soft power". Full Article
Carney swaps Canada growth for UK stagnation
When Canadian Mark Carney becomes Bank of England chief next year, the outgoing Bank of Canada governor will leave behind an economy which weathered the global financial crisis and is now achieving respectable growth, at least by Europe's dismal standards. Full Article
Rebels seizing initiative in long war for Syria
BEIRUT - Rebel strikes against military bases across Syria have exposed President Bashar al-Assad's weakening grip in the north and east of the country and left his power base in Damascus vulnerable to the increasingly potent opposition forces. Full Article
Olympic Park gets post-Games makeover
London's Olympic Park has taken on the air of a construction site again, with work under way on a £292 million transformation before Britons can use facilities like the swimming pool and cycle trails. Full Article
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