Christopher Werth
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Occupy London enjoys certain legal rights
Nov 29, 2011
Protesters have recently begun occupying a UBS building in London's financial district, and the Swiss bank can't kick them out without going through the U.K. courts.
Brits head for cover amid Euro crisis
Nov 14, 2011
The British government is officially creating contingency plans in case the Euro breaks apart as fears continue over the regions banking crisis. Other countries so far remain quite on following suit.
Threat of contagion means France could be next
Nov 10, 2011
Even as leadership turns over in Italy and Greece, fear is growing that debt problems in Europe will continue to spread to even bigger economies like France.
European banks face a catch-22
Nov 10, 2011
European banks are facing a problem: they have to mark down the value of their debt from countries like Greece, but governments still want to borrow money from them.
Major container shipping line posts big losses
Nov 9, 2011
The world's biggest container shipping company, Maersk, posted big losses in the last quarter, and that might not bode well for the economy at large.
How would a technocratic government be different?
Nov 8, 2011
Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi might be able to hold on to power in Italy, but there are still calls for a "technocratic" government to fix the country's problems.
Leadership under strain in Italy and Greece
Nov 8, 2011
The drama continues to unfold in Europe today, as politicians in both Italy and Greece face challenges.
Draghi replaces Trichet as European Bank head
Nov 1, 2011
Mario Draghi is famous for his charm and diplomacy, but the Italian's greatest asset could be his knowledge of the shaky financial situation of his home country.
The Vatican has a solution for global economic problems
Oct 24, 2011
The Vatican is setting forth a plan to solve the problems in Europe and the rest of the world, through a global governing body.
European leaders push back debt solution deadline
Oct 21, 2011
Leaders in the eurozone promised they would reach a solution to their economic issues by this Sunday. Now, they say their grand plan won't be ready for a few more days.