Latest update: 22/02/2012 

- Greece - Israeli-Palestinian conflict - Somalia


"Greece is now independent in name only"

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There's widespread sympathy for Greece in today's international papers - and fears the new bailout has at best put default off by a couple of months. We also look at reports the UK plans to attack al-Qaeda training camps in Somalia.

IN THE PAPERS
By Elena CASAS

Kathimerini says Greek politicians still haven't risen to the crisis they are facing - they need  to up their game.

El Pais also focuses on emerging political divisions in Greece - while the New York Times says that even for the bankers, this bailout's a disaster.

The Guardian exclusively reports that the UK is planning to bomb al-Qada training camps in Somalia.

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Independent in name only.

by Anonyme - 22/02/2012 - 16:50

Hello,my last comment for 40days its lent.Not that satan's apostles in our western govts,and converts in the media and broadcasting will have noticed.So 40 days i am giving up making comments.Is'nt it the European Union,Union means one country.Oh well.our Politicans have thier own interpretataions of the English languge.Where is thier teachings Harvard Eton,Cambridge ,I wonder who taught the teachers?.Be like Britain and America thier deficiet is in the trillions ,just print money.Give thier subjects credit cards ,and enjoy life.

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