German finance minister calls for Greece debt deal support November 30, 2012 - 14:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Germany's finance minister is urging lawmakers to support a deal to trim Greece's debt load and keep the struggling country afloat financially, The Associated Press reports. The deal reached by European finance ministers earlier this week paves the way for Greece to receive €44 billion ($57 billion) in critical rescue loans. It also includes measures including a debt buyback program and an interest rate cut on loans to reduce Greece's debts. Germany's Parliament has to approve eurozone rescue measures. Bailing out Greece and others hasn't been popular in Germany and there has been growing unease in Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition, but a solid majority is expected Friday, Nov 30. Two opposition parties are expected to vote in favor. Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble says blocking loan payouts would have "consequences not just for Greece but the whole of Europe." Partner news  Top stories Nuland, a career foreign service officer who was until recently State's top spokesperson, was expected to be nominated the post. Alkhatib said Assad should respond within 20 days and that he should then be given a month to dissolve parliament. Bağış said Istanbul’s unique status as a “peaceful coexistence of all cultures and religions” makes it a vital player in the EU. The agent shot in self-defense in the incident, which occurred at Todashev's house, the law enforcement source said.   Partner news |  Latest news Russia, U.S. may set up working groups to counter crime threats  “As well as our U.S. colleagues, we see a lot of areas of common interest in cooperation between the Interior Ministry and FBI,” Kolokoltsev said.Oscar-nommed Demián Bichir cop drama "The Bridge" premiere date set Demián Bichir and Diane Kruger star as two detectives, one from each side of the U.S.-Mexican border, trying to solve serial murders.Amazon Appstore for Android available in 200 countries Amazon also announced that the Kindle Fire will be available in over 170 new countries from June 13.“The Road” star Viggo Mortensen to be honored at AMFM Fest The festival will include six world premiere films in a slate of more than 50, along with live shows, comedy, and art exhibits. |
