Sunday, May 27, 2012 5:18 PM EDT
Democracy works differently in the various countries. In some countries, the result at the ballot can spark unrest, while in the old democracies of the western world, voters are increasingly tired of the ineffective process involving political parties.
By Reuters UK
The late spring warmth spreading across Europe and the United States is unlikely to soothe a growing anxiety in financial markets that the global outlook is anything but balmy. (May 25)
MORE TOPICS: CHINA, MORGAN STANLEY, GERMANY, STORM, EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK, MANAGEMENT
By Reuters
Investors will grapple next week with major U.S. economic reports and the looming possibility of a Greek exit from the euro zone, which is likely to keep dragging on equities for weeks to come. (May 25)
By Reuters UK
Central banks and companies not bracing for a possible Greek euro exit would be making a grave error, Belgium's foreign minister said on Friday, rattling markets already alarmed by Spain's deteriorating finances. (May 25)
MORE TOPICS: BNP PARIBAS, WESTPAC, PORTUGAL, EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK, NEW YORK
By IBTimes
One represents Egypt's future -- the other its past. Who are Mohammed Morsi and Ahmed Shafiq, Egypt's leading presidential candidates? (May 25)
MORE TOPICS: CALIFORNIA, ISRAEL, EGYPT, HUMAN RIGHTS
By Reuters UK
The blue-chip index recorded its first weekly gain in a month on Friday but its recent rally lost momentum and the index closed flat on the day, capped by uncertainty about the euro zone crisis and an economic slowdown in China. (May 25)
MORE TOPICS: CHINA, FTSE, INVESTMENT
By Reuters UK
Britain's blue-chip index recorded its first weekly gain in a month on Friday but its recent rally lost momentum and the index closed flat on the day, capped by uncertainty about the euro zone crisis and an economic slowdown in China. (May 25)
MORE TOPICS: CHINA, FTSE, INVESTMENT
By IBTimes UK
United Nations Human Rights chief Navi Pillay urges Western countries to lift sanctions on Zimbabwe and its president, Robert Mugabe. (May 25)
MORE TOPICS: HUMAN RIGHTS, EUROPEAN UNION, COURT, UNITED NATIONS, ZIMBABWE, ATTORNEY GENERAL
By Reuters
Relentless worries over a possible Greek exit from the euro zone checked European stock markets on Friday after a brief rally following sharp losses earlier in the week, and traders said markets would remain volatile over the coming month. (May 25)
MORE TOPICS: CHINA, EUROPEAN UNION, EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND, INVESTMENT, LONDON
By CME Group
At least in the early going today, it would seem like anxiety toward the Greek situation remains in place, but it has been moderated by somewhat up beat French and German Consumer confidence readings. (May 25)
MORE TOPICS: CHINA, GOLD, GERMANY, COPPER, MICHIGAN, INVESTMENT
By IBTimes IN
The absence of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders L.K. Advani and Sushma Swaraj at the party's National Executive meeting in Mumbai on Friday and their decision to skip the rally in the evening have sparked off speculations that there is rift among the party leaders. (May 25)
