About World News: Merkel Wins on Bailout, But Is Greece Doomed?

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World News World News Issues People & Places World News in Photos From Bridget Johnson, your Guide to World News Notwithstanding the constant pressures against austerity measures within Greece, Prime Minister George Papandreou is tasked with pressing fellow EU leaders to approve the eight-billion euro bailout package that German Chancellor Angela Merkel got passed. ...Read more Profile: Angela Merkel The first female leader of a major continental European power and the first woman to lead Germany since it was born as a modern nation-state in 1871. She is also the first former citizen of East Germany to lead the country since reunification, and the youngest chancellor since World War II. ... Read more See More About:  germany  angela merkel  chancellors Greece Austerity Protests PHOTOS: In the last week of June 2011, Greek lawmakers were faced with a tough choice: proceed with unpopular austerity measures on top of spending cuts and tax hikes that have already helped send unemployment rates over 16 percent, or not act and lose the next $17 billion bailout installment from the EU and IMF. ... Read more See More About:  greece  imf  bailout China Upset Over Taiwan-U.S. Jet Fighter Deal Highlighting the continued fears of China that Taiwan has independence on its mind, the PRC is again up in arms over America's decision to continue to provide weapons assistance to the self-ruled "breakaway province." ... Read more Taiwan More than 23 million people. The vast majority are Buddhist and Taoist, with a Christian minority (4.5 percent) and a slimmer margin of minority religions. The country's fertility rate is one of the lowest in the world. ...Read more See More About:  taiwan  china  taipei World News Ads World News Greece Greece Map Greece Greece Greek Islands Greece Travel Guide Featured Articles Political Parties in Russia Women's Rights in Saudi Arabia France What does Hugo Chavez mean by a Bolivarian Revolution? The Story Behind the 'Stans Hugo Chavez   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Bridget Johnson World News Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About World News newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads World's Worst Air Show Crashes Nicolas Sarkozy Syria: Home of the Brave China's Military Might Freedom Fighters Advertisement