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Portugal asks EU for bailout

BRUSSELS — Plunging confidence in Portugal's bonds has pushed the country to the brink of bankruptcy.

Portugal facing political and economic crisis

Portugal, following Greece and Ireland, will now likely request a multi-billion euro bailout from the European Union and International Monetary Fund in order to stay afloat.

Libyan attack: Who's in charge?

France wants the EU in control, while Britain prefers NATO.

Japan's nuclear disaster deals a blow to Europe's atomic energy industry

The possible meltdowns at Japanese nuclear power plants have triggered an almost seismic reaction in Germany.

Afghan asylum seekers advise Tunisians, Libyans to stay put

As European Union leaders wring their hands over a fresh wave of asylum seekers spurred by the recent uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa, some wish they would consider the plight of those already stuck here.

Chernobyl: EU, EBRD beg for funds to secure nuclear disaster site

International agencies are scrambling to locate funds to finance the next major project to deal with the disaster’s legacy.
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