 msnbc.com | France's new leader Hollande has tough to-do list BusinessWeek By AP Francois Hollande campaigned for the French presidency with some pretty radical promises. But his carefully worded agenda and his political record suggest that after he takes over Tuesday, he's likely to revert to the moderate consensus-building ... Hollande takes power in France amidst lightning Hollande and Merkel put growth on the agenda Sarkozy's Cuban heels let him see Hollande eye to eye |
 New York Times | Top Murdoch Aide Is Charged in Hacking Case New York Times LONDON â€" Rebekah Brooks, the former head of Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper empire and a close friend of Prime Minister David Cameron, was formally charged on Tuesday, along with her husband and four others, of perverting the course of justice in ... Murdoch exec Rebekah Brooks and husband charged in hacking case Brooks charged in phone-hack case Murdoch insider Rebekah Brooks charged over phone-hacking inquiry |
 euronews | US, Pakistan near deal on reopening supply lines euronews By Phil Stewart and Missy Ryan WASHINGTON (Reuters) â€" Pakistan and the United States appeared on the verge of clinching an agreement to reopen ground supply lines into Afghanistan, a US official said, as Islamabad confirmed its president will attend a ... NATO invites Pakistani president to Chicago summit amid signs Islamabad to ... Pak blinks on Afghanistan routes, gets Nato invite for talks US nears deal to reopen Afghan supply route |
 Globe and Mail | Murdoch lieutenant among six charged with conspiracy Globe and Mail One of Rupert Murdoch's most trusted lieutenants and five people close to her were charged Tuesday with conspiring to hide evidence of phone hacking, bringing the scandal that has raged across Britain's media and political elite uncomfortably close to ... Brooks charged in phone-hack case Brooks, husband charged with perjury in phone-hacking scandal Murdoch confidant, 5 others face charges of obstructing justice |
 NEWS.com.au | France's Francois Hollande, Germany's Merkel hold cordial meeting Los Angeles Times The newly inaugurated French president visited the German chancellor. There were no fireworks despite differences over Europe's debt crisis, but there was a lightning strike. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande met in ... François Hollande and Angela Merkel: the body language Group of Eight set to meet; France's Francois Hollande to first visit Obama Merkel, Hollande agree to make joint effort to push on growth |
 The Hindu | Greek President Told Banks Anxious as Deposits Pulled Bloomberg Greek President Karolos Papoulias was told by the central bank chief this week that financial institutions are becoming anxious about their prospects as Greeks pull out cash after inconclusive May 6 elections. “Provopoulos told me that of course ... Back to the polls for Greeks as party talks founder Stymied by sparring politicians, Greece sets June elections Caretaker govt will take Greece to risky repeat vote |
 Los Angeles Times | Murdoch exec Rebekah Brooks and husband charged in hacking case Los Angeles Times Rebekah Brooks, former head of Rupert Murdoch's News International, was charged with three counts of trying to obstruct justice in Britain's phone-hacking and media corruption scandal. Rebekah Brooks and her husband, Charlie Brooks, ... Top Murdoch Aide to Be Prosecuted in Hacking Case Brooks is enraged by perversion of justice charges The prosecution of Rebekah Brooks and her husband: the statements |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Global lenders face 'killer losses' on Greek debt Telegraph.co.uk Foreign holders of €422bn of Greek debt were warned to brace themselves for "killer losses" as coalition talks in Athens collapsed, threatening Greece's future in the eurozone. Hello or goodbye? Francois Hollande, France's president, and Angel Merkel, ... Greek Leaders Meet on Election After European Stocks Drop Greece in protracted uncertainty after coalition talks collapse, forcing ... Greece struggles to steer a path |
 Voice of America | France's Hollande Meets Merkel in Germany Voice of America German Chancellor Angela Merkel welcomes French President Francois Hollande at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, May 15, 2012. New French President Francois Hollande has met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin, shortly after his ... François Hollande meets Angela Merkel for summit in Berlin Merkel's First Hollande Meeting Yields Growth Offer for Greece Lightning, rain buffet Hollande's presidential debut |
Globe and Mail | UK prosecutors charge ex-Murdoch media star Brooks, her husband and 4 aides in ... Washington Post LONDON â€" One of Rupert Murdoch's most trusted lieutenants and five people close to her were charged Tuesday with conspiring to hide evidence of phone hacking, bringing the scandal that has raged across Britain's media and political elite uncomfortably ... Rebekah Brooks defiant over charges relating to phone-hacking 'cover-up' Charges add to woes for Cameron Key Murdoch Aide to Be Prosecuted in Hacking Case |
 The Guardian | Greece to hold fresh elections as unity talks fail The Guardian Against a backdrop of division, despondency and despair, debt-stricken Greeks head back to the polls next month amid fears the new election will do the very thing it is supposed to stop: hasten the country's economic collapse and exit from the eurozone ... Greek Depositors Withdrew $898 Million From Banks Monday Greek to Hold New Election, Markets Tank Greece to hold new elections in June, markets tank |
 The Guardian | Lightning strikes French leader Hollande's plane on way to Berlin Los Angeles Times PARIS -- There's a metaphor in here somewhere: As spanking-new French President Francois Hollande headed to Germany on Tuesday for a possibly contentious meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss how to save the Eurozone, his plane was ... Hollande sworn in as French president France's Hollande in diplomatic test with Obama Lightning hits French president's plane, none hurt |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Murdoch insider Rebekah Brooks charged over phone-hacking probe CNN International By Richard Allen Greene, CNN London (CNN) -- British prosecutors charged Rebekah Brooks on Tuesday with trying to obstruct a police investigation into phone hacking at newspapers owned by media mogul Rupert Murdoch, her spokesman said. Rebekah Brooks charged in News Corp phone-hacking scandal (+video) A tabloid tale: the rise and fall of Rebekah Brooks Former News International CEO and husband charged in UK phone hacking scandal |
 CBC.ca | Francois Hollande will be the first to become president of France with a ... BusinessWeek Companies with diverse leadership teams do better financially. Failing to hire individuals with different backgrounds and perspectives limits your prospects The Associated Press May 15, 2012, 09:49AM ET By GREG KELLER and SYLVIE CORBET Francois ... Francois Hollande set for key Berlin talks with Merkel WSJ: France's Hollande Appoints Jean-Marc Ayrault As Prime Minister Angela Merkel's fiscal treaty in trouble at home in Germany |
 ABC News | Rebekah Brooks pursued by photographers Telegraph.co.uk The former News International CEO has a few problems escaping photographers after being charged with perverting the course of justice. Mrs Brooks learned this morning that she was to be taken to court over accusations of perverting the course of ... Rebekah Brooks charged in News Corp phone-hacking scandal Brooks charged with perverting course of justice Key Murdoch Aide to Be Prosecuted in Hacking Case |
New York Times | Key Murdoch Aide to Be Prosecuted in Hacking Case New York Times LONDON â€" Once among the most powerful figures in the British media, with close contacts stretching from her boss, Rupert Murdoch, to her friend, David Cameron, Rebekah Brooks, the former head of Mr. Murdoch's British newspaper empire, ... The charges are the first in connection with a police phone hacking investigation 'Very serious offence' facing Rebekah Brooks Brooks charged with perverting course of justice |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Q&A: Hollande's challenges as president of France BBC News France's first Socialist president in 17 years campaigned on a platform of change, both at home and in the eurozone. Expectations are high among Francois Hollande's supporters, hoping to reverse what they saw as the divisive policies of his ... Francois Hollande becomes France's new president First stop for new French president Hollande: Germany Hollande sworn in as new French president |
 CTV.ca | Hollande sworn in as new French president Reuters By Catherine Bremer and Brian Love | PARIS (Reuters) - Francois Hollande was sworn in as France's first Socialist president in 17 years in a brief ceremony on Tuesday ahead of a dash to Berlin to challenge German Chancellor Angela Merkel's austerity ... France's new leader Hollande has tough to-do list Francois Hollande sworn in as French president |
CTV.ca | Merkel critics urge growth before talks with Hollande Reuters By Stephen Brown and Madeline Chambers BERLIN May 15 (Reuters) - Germany's centre-left opposition told Angela Merkel it would only support her fiscal pact if it was accompanied by measures to boost growth and jobs, siding with France's new Socialist ... François Hollande Sworn In as France's President Francois Hollande becomes France's new president François Hollande sworn in as president in low-key ceremony |
 USA TODAY | François Hollande: France's new 'Monsieur le Président' Los Angeles Times PARIS -- With plenty of circumstance and just a touch of pomp, François Hollande became the 24th president of France on Tuesday in a formal investiture at the Elysée Palace. The first Socialist leader of France in 17 years, who has made a point of ... Hollande sworn in as French president amid Europe's debt woes Francois Hollande becomes new French president Hollande Vows to Stay Normal as He Confronts Merkel, Debt Crisis |
 The Guardian | François Hollande to be sworn in as president in low-key ceremony The Guardian François Hollande, France's first socialist leader in nearly 20 years, is to be sworn in at the Elysée palace on Tuesday in a deliberately low-key ceremony before flying to Berlin to meet the German chancellor, Angela Merkel, and begin his quest to ... Hollande to be sworn in as French president amid Europe's debt woes French economy stalls, posing challenge for Hollande Socialist François Hollande Sworn In as France's President |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Greek Leftists rule out technocratic government as leaders meet again Telegraph.co.uk Greece's president will ask party leaders to stand aside and let a government of technocrats steer the nation away from bankruptcy, but Leftists have already rejected the proposal and look set to force a new election they are forecast to win. Greek president to offer proposal for nonpolitical rule Greek President Proposes Government of Non-Politicians Greek president calls for new meeting, expected to pitch technocracy |
 BBC News | Hollande to be sworn in as French president CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff France's newly elected president Francois Hollande celebrates at the Place de la Bastille in Paris on May 7. (CNN) -- François Hollande is due to take the oath of office as the new president of France on Tuesday, ... Francois Hollande to become next French president Hollande to take over French presidency today, dash to Berlin France's economy doesn't grow in 1st quarter |
