French President Sarkozy, German Chancellor Merkel also defend controversial proposal to tax financial transactions
This week an elderly man set himself on fire in an apparent attempt to draw attention to country's dire economic situation
French authorities search for suspects in violent attack on DRC's Senate president in Paris
Turkey has threatened to sanction France if the law is passed
Poor economies are straining EU ties, fueling debate that Europe must either unite fiscally or face prospect of eurozone breakup
Having limited influence on the isolated Asian nation, Europe leaders downplay prospects for change in N. Korea
Europeans celebrate this holiday season in line with their cash-strapped governments' austerity measures
One year ago on December 17 Mohammed Bouazizi's self-immolation triggered revolution in North African country and 'Arab Spring'
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas says he will continue to push for full UN membership after this symbolic victory
Some leaders express concern about proposed penalty clause for countries that exceed their budgets
Record benchmark interest rate of 1.0 percent comes as French, German leaders urge EU leaders to adopt eurozone crisis plan
US Treasury secretary begins three-day European tour to push leaders for decisive action on region's spreading debt crisis
French, German leaders want to amend key European treaties to provide greater fiscal oversight and governance
Action has fueled a hot debate over phasing out nuclear energy in Europe
Angela Merkel calls for European 'fiscal union' with stringent spending oversight to resolve continent's debt crisis
Ministers agree to expand number of individuals and businesses targeted in existing sanctions after an attack on British embassy
France's president says disappearance of euro currency union would have dramatic consequences, doubling French debt
Finance ministers to consider more radical fiscal changes including eurobonds
Report comes as international officials gather for a key aid meeting in South Korea
New 217-seat Constituent Assembly began work Tuesday, almost a month after Tunisia held its first democratic elections
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