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Danes Elect First Female Prime Minister

COPENHAGEN -- Helle Thorning-Schmidt has become the first female prime minister of Denmark, according results of the Danish general election on Thursday.

Geithner Suggests Europe Consider Leveraging Bailout Fund to Address Banking Crisis

At a meeting with E.U. finance ministers, U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner made the case for a leveraged E.U. buyout fund ala the U.S.'s successful 2008 TALF, to help address Europe’s banking crisis, but the structure and size of any beefed-up intervention mechanism remained undetermined as of Friday night in Europe.

Scenarios: Potential Market Impact of a Greek Default

A protester waves a Greek flag during a rally against austerity economic measures and corruption in Athens

Speculation is growing in markets that Greece will be unable to avoid a full-blown default, despite two international bailouts and pledges of support from the eurozone's biggest economies.

Geithner Presses EU to Act Decisively, Speak as One

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told EU finance ministers on Friday they should end loose talk about a euro zone break-up and work more closely with the European Central Bank to tackle the debt crisis.

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European treasury needed to avoid Depression: Soros

Billionaire investor George Soros has warned Europe's debt crisis risks triggering another Great Depression unless euro zone leaders adopt a series of radical policy measures, including the creation of a common treasury.

A pharmacist holds a bottle of Avandia in a store in Falls Church, Virginia

Diabetes Drugs Byetta, Victoza Scrutinized For Possible Cancer Link

This week, UCLA scientists are presenting research findings that indicate two popular diabetes medications may increase patients' risk of cancer.

Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel and Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou

France, Germany Assure Greece to be 'Integral' Part of Eurozone, But Worries Mount

A spokesman for Merkel said that she and Sarkozy emphasized that Athens must dutifully adhere to its deficit-reduction goals.

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336 Million People Affected with Diabetes Worldwide: IDF

Around 366 million people worldwide are affected with diabetes, reported the International Diabetes Federation (IDF).

EU bond comments lifts European shares

European shares rose and the euro pared losses on Wednesday after the head of the European Commission said it would soon present options for the introduction of euro area bonds, offering a glimmer of hope for an easing of the sovereign debt crisis.

European stocks, euro reverse losses

European shares turned positive and the euro pared losses on Wednesday after the head of the European Commission said it would soon present options for the introduction of euro area bonds.

Moody's Cuts French Banks' Ratings as Euro Crisis Deepens

Moody's Investors Service cut the credit ratings of France's Credit Agricole SA and Societe Generale on Wednesday, citing their exposure to Greece's debt, a fresh blow to euro area leaders struggling to restore confidence in the region.

A trader is pictured at his desk in front of the DAX board at the Frankfurt stock exchange

Global Stocks Fall as Euro Crisis Saps Confidence

Asian stocks, U.S. index futures and the euro fell on Wednesday as investors remained unconvinced that euro zone leaders have a coherent plan to tackle the bloc's sovereign debt problems, which many fear could trigger a new banking crisis.

Diabetes Continues to Escalate Worldwide, Kills One Every 7 Seconds

About 366 million people worldwide have diabetes and a person dies from it every seven seconds, world health officials said on Tuesday.

Caution grips markets as euro zone talks eyed

A rebound in Asian stocks and the euro stalled and gold edged up on Wednesday as investors waited for convincing signs of progress on taming the euro zone debt crisis.

Diabetes Epidemic Widespread, Health Officials Call for Research

The number of people with diabetes worldwide has reached 366 million.

Fiat-Chrysler CEO: euro system could derail

The euro single-currency system could be derailed unless European leaders resolve the debt crisis, a situation that has already prompted Fiat SpA and its affiliate Chrysler Group LLC to examine the timing of vehicle introductions, Fiat's CEO said on Tuesday.

Gold Gains on Global Fears over Eurozone Health

Gold prices rose Tuesday on global concern about the future of the euro zone, the continent's currency and the fragile state of worldwide economic growth.

Miss Universe 2011: Did Some Contestants Stir Up A Skimpy Wardrobe Debate?

With an estimated global audience of a billion people, The Miss Universe 2011 beauty pageant, the contestants for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant have arrived in Sao Paulo, Brazil for the 60th anniversary of the Miss Universe pageant on Monday night.

U.S. Investors Concerned Europe Debt Crisis Will Worsen

U.S. investors remained concerned that Europe's leaders are not getting ahead of the Greek crisis, which could result in a full-fledged Europe bank crisis, even as German Chancellor Angela Merkel, while not committing more German funds to possible intervention, again dismissed talk of a Greek default.

Snapshot: U.S. alarmed about euro zone, Greek default talk grows

Alarm is growing in the United States at Europe's inability to solve its debt crisis and talk of a full-on Greek default is on the rise. Following are the key events and developments on Tuesday.

Sergio Marchionne, chief executive officer of Fiat

Fiat-Chrysler CEO: Euro System Could Go Off the Rails

Fiat and Chrysler chief executive Sergio Marchionne said the euro single currency system could be derailed unless European leaders resolved the debt crisis.

Gold Price Steady; Strong Dollar May Weigh on Yellow Metal

Gold prices steadied in volatile trade on Tuesday after briefly extending the previous session's 2.5 percent slide below $1,800 an ounce, as the dollar's gains versus the euro put fresh pressure on the precious metal.

European Shares Hit Fresh Two-Year Low on Debt Fears

European shares fell again Tuesday morning, hitting a fresh two-year low for the second straight session as investors worried policymakers had no plan to stem the euro zone debt crisis, which could see Greece default.

Fiat CEO says euro system could go off the rails

Fiat chief executive Sergio Marchionne said the euro single currency system could go off the rails unless European leaders effectively resolve the current debt crisis.

Miss Universe 2011 Winner: Stunning Leila Lopes First Angolan to Win Title [PHOTOS]

The 5 ft 10 1/2 inches tall beauty is also the fourth African woman to win the title. The last African to win is Mpule Kwelagobe, Miss Universe 1999 from Botswana. Other winners came from Namibia (1992) and South Africa (1978).

Miss Angola Leila Lopes is crowned by Miss Universe 2010 Ximena Navarrete of Mexico after being named Miss Universe 2011 during the Miss Universe pageant in Sao Paulo

Miss Universe 2011: Angola's Leila Lopes Wins Coveted Miss Universe Crown (PHOTOS)

Leila Lopes, a 25-year old dusky beauty from Angola won the coveted Miss Universe 2011 title, beating the contestants from Ukraine (23-year-old Olesia Stefanko, 1st Runner-up) and Brazil (Priscila Machado, 2nd Runner-up). The 3rd Runner-up was Miss Philippines and 4th Runner-up was Miss China.