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June 16, 2011 Afternoon Update |
TOP NEWSWeiner Quits House Seat Over 'Mistakes'By RAYMOND HERNANDEZRepresentative Anthony D. Weiner, a high-profile Democrat, said Thursday that he was resigning from Congress following revelations of lewd online exchanges with women.
Pakistan's Chief of Army Fights to Keep His JobBy JANE PERLEZPakistan's army chief, the most powerful man in the country, is facing seething anger from top generals and junior officers since the American raid that killed Osama bin Laden. Bin Laden's No. 2, Zawahri, Takes Control of Al QaedaBy DAVID JOLLY and J. DAVID GOODMANThe group announced on Thursday that Ayman al-Zawahri, 59, is assuming leadership, less than two months after Osama bin Laden was killed.
Greek Government in Turmoil Over Austerity MeasuresBy RACHEL DONADIO and NIKI KITSANTONISPrime Minister George Papandreou on Thursday scrambled to establish discipline within his own party a day after failing to secure a unity government. California Governor Vetoes BudgetBy JENNIFER MEDINAGov. Jerry Brown said that the budget the Legislature passed merely papers over the state's long-term deficit. |
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BUSINESSTop Spanish Banker to Be Investigated on Tax ChargesBy RAPHAEL MINDERThe chairman of Banco Santander and 11 relatives have become the subject of a huge investigation into tax evasion. News AnalysisAmericans Support Offshore Drilling Even if Washington WaversBy JOHN M. BRODERPublic opinion wavered after the Deepwater Horizon blowout, but in general Americans back plans to reduce oil imports. Uncertainty Over Greece Weighs on Financial MarketsBy CHRISTINE HAUSERWall Street stocks recovered from steep losses in Europe and Asia, but Greece debt concerns remained center-stage. DealBookWall Street Frets Over New RulesBy BEN PROTESSWall Street is stepping up its attacks on new financial regulation, warning Congress that restrictions threaten to weaken big banks and the broader economy. Boeing Raises Forecast for Commercial Airplane DemandBy NICOLA CLARKThe U.S. planemaker said annual increases in passenger and cargo traffic, particularly in Asia, would outpace global economic growth over the next two decades. |
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