Merkel challenged on Greek aid
The president of the European Commission challenges German Chancellor Angela Merkel to rise above domestic politics and agree on a financial safety net for debt-stricken Greece. Full Article | Related Story
High stakes battle on health
Democrats who passed legislation to revamp the U.S. healthcare system face a new challenge: convincing voters it's a good deal. Full Article
The budget: What's it got to do with economics?
The media have a tradition of investing budgets with a theatrical level of tension far in excess of their economic importance. Commentary
Lib Dems want cross-party deficit council
LONDON (Reuters) - The Liberal Democrats, potential kingmakers in the looming general election, said on Monday a cross-party "Council for Financial Stability" should set a timetable for reducing the record budget deficit. Full Article
Thailand street protesters call for "historic rally"
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Leaders of Thailand's street protests called on Monday for a "historic rally" this weekend to paralyse Bangkok, an apparent bid to energise their mostly rural supporters in the second week of a campaign to force elections. Full Article
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World Water Day
A look at the struggle for access to clean water around the world as World Water Day is honored.
