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EU approves financial watchdogsTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:11AMOversight structure meant to shield against market turmoil and contain the excessive risk-taking that many blame for the global financial crisis

Barroso urges ambitious Europe in firstTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:10AMEuropean Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has called on Europe to match economic might with diplomatic muscle in his first State of the Union address.

EU nations OK financial supervision dealTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:09AMEuropean Union countries have approved a financial oversight structure meant to shield against market turmoil and contain the excessive risk-taking that many blame for the global financial crisis.

Seven nations join UK earthquake drillTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:08AMFire and rescue crews from across Europe and the Middle East are taking part in a major exercise simulating an earthquake hitting a fictional UK town.

Standard Life Says Periphery Debt for `Adrenaline Junkies,' Prefers PoundTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:06AMStandard Life Investments said it remains skeptical about the fiscal outlook for Europe’s most indebted nations and isn’t tempted to buy as Greek, Portuguese and Irish bonds get cheaper and yields rise.

Barroso urges ambitious Europe in first State of the UnionTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:05AMEuropean Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso called on Europe Tuesday to match economic might with diplomatic muscle in his first ever State of the Union address.

Barroso gives EU “state of union” addressTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:03AMBRUSSELS -- Jose Manuel Barroso has called on EU countries to show solidarity in tackling Europe’s economic problems over the next year.

French workers strike against Sarkozy pension reformTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:01AMPARIS : French workers took to the street Tuesday to challenge President Nicolas Sarkozy's plan to raise the retirement age, the centrepiece of his reform agenda as he prepares to seek re-election.

EU to approve financial watchdogsTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:01AMBut ministers still bogged down over how to impose levies on banks