Greece's political turmoil deepened last night after a key Leftist leader failed in his bid to form a coalition government, making fresh elections next month all but inevitable. full story ![]()

Greek opposition leader Alexis Tsipras tells Newsnight's Paul Mason that the coalition government in Greece is operating a strategy of "blackmail, terrorism and tension''.
bbci.co.uk (3 months and 7 days ago)

Greek opposition leader Alexis Tsipras says Syriza, leading in the polls, offers a real alternative to Europe's failed neoliberal orderSeumas MilnePhil MaynardAndy Gallagher
guardian.co.uk (2 months and 5 days ago)

KENNEBUNK, Maine — Settlement talks for accused prostitute Alexis Wright will continue next week.
seacoastonline.com (2 months and 3 days ago)

Labour claimed the Coalition was in chaos today after Nick Clegg admitted he has doubts about the Government's plans to allow nurseries and childminders to look after more young children.
independent.co.uk (13 days ago)

Labour claimed the Coalition was in chaos today after Nick Clegg admitted he has doubts about the Government's plans to allow nurseries and childminders to look after more young children.
independent.co.uk (13 days ago)

Doubt over the Government's childcare reforms after Nick Clegg signalled he does not support the loosening of ratios in nurseries is another example of chaos and incompetence at the heart of the coalition, Labour said today.
independent.co.uk (13 days ago)
Greece kicked off fresh talks with international creditors on securing the country's next aid tranche. The talks come amid hopes that Athens has been keeping pace with its reform efforts.
wsj.com (2 months and 20 days ago)

By Harry Papachristou and Sonya Dowsett ATHENS/MADRID, March 17 (Reuters) - Europeans' faith in the safety of their savings has been shaken by a levy on Cypriot bank deposits to pay for a bailout, even though there was no sign of a rush to withdraw cash in Madrid or Dublin. People told Reuters they were angered but unsurprised that politicians should dip into citizens'...
huffingtonpost.com (2 months and 6 days ago)
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Party leaders in Greece's coalition government are holding an emergency meeting to try to work out a compromise over an emergency tax — hours before rescue lenders are due to resume a debt inspection in Athens.
boston.com (1 month and 17 days ago)
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Greece's conservative-led coalition government said Monday it will use emergency powers to prevent teachers from disrupting university entrance exams as part of their planned strike action this month.
boston.com (9 days ago)
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