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'Living in the middle of a drug-fueled war'
19/10/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Living in the middle of a drug-fueled war'

International newspapers, Friday 19 October: The International Herald Tribune looks at the Colombians living through the Western hemisphere’s longest-running war; meanwhile, Greek front pages are dominated by the news of yet more protests against government austerity measures; and The Independent has a "Eureka" moment – it’s got an exclusive on a startling discovery by British scientists.
Angela Merkel’s provocative green jacket
10/10/2012 - MEDIA WATCH

Angela Merkel’s provocative green jacket

Later edition of Media Watch: Angela Merkel and her green jacket controversy during Athens visit and other stories.
Angela Merkel’s provocative green jacket
09/10/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Angela Merkel’s provocative green jacket

Was it an accident or did she do it on purpose? The German Chancellor arrived in Athens on Tuesday wearing the same green jacket that she wore during Germany's victory over Greece in Euro 2012. Also: Facebook is scanning your private messages, and Boris Johnson says Hollande is France's worst tyrant since 1789.
No Grexit: Will rescue deepen woe for Greece? (part 2)
09/10/2012 - THE DEBATE

No Grexit: Will rescue deepen woe for Greece? (part 2)

Angela Merkel’s first trip to Athens in five years may illustrate her commitment to keeping Greece in the eurozone, but at what price? François Picard’s panel argues over the best way to rescue a country whose economy has already contracted by more than 20%.
No Grexit: Will rescue deepen woe for Greece?
09/10/2012 - THE DEBATE

No Grexit: Will rescue deepen woe for Greece?

Angela Merkel’s first trip to Athens in five years may illustrate her commitment to keeping Greece in the eurozone, but at what price? François Picard’s panel argues over the best way to rescue a country whose economy has already contracted by more than 20%.
Merkel pledges support for Greece on Athens visit
09/10/2012 - GREECE

Merkel pledges support for Greece on Athens visit

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said at a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras in Athens on Tuesday that the “tough path” of punishing spending cuts will pay off, while thousands took to the streets to protest her visit.
Tight security in Greece during Merkel visit
09/10/2012 - GREECE

Tight security in Greece during Merkel visit

German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in Greece Tuesday on her first visit since the eurozone debt crisis began, with authorities deploying thousands of police including snipers against popular protests at troika-imposed austerity measures.
Athens braced for a day of rage
09/10/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Athens braced for a day of rage

Athens is on high alert and Angela Merkel is on the front of every Greek newspaper as her visit to the Greek capital raises tensions. Meanwhile, in the US, reactions to Mitt Romney’s speech on foreign policy are lukewarm, and an elderly couple in the UK discover an unusual plant in their backyard.
Eurozone unlocks €500 billion war chest
09/10/2012 - EUROZONE

Eurozone unlocks €500 billion war chest

The eurozone unlocked its long-awaited €500 billion European Stability Mechanism on Monday amid fresh concerns over the economies of Greece and Spain. The fund will be operational by the end of the month, fund chairman Jean-Claude Juncker said.
Sixth year of recession forecast as Greece meets with creditors
01/10/2012 - GREECE

Sixth year of recession forecast as Greece meets with creditors

Debt-burdened Greece resumes key talks Monday with its international creditors -- the EU, International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank -- as the government prepares to present a draft budget forecasting a sixth year of recession.
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