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Latvia eases immigration restrictions in bid for cash infusion
Latvia is desperate to attract new investors that could help the recovery of the country’s weak economy. But its recent easing of visa restrictions for non-EU citizens has sparked a nationalist outcry.
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US eases sanctions for freer web
The US eases sanctions on Iran, Cuba and Sudan to allow the export of web services that help the spread of information.
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Barroso wants EU-wide law for radioactive waste
Commission to publish draft law on how to deal with nuclear waste by the end of the year.
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AIG selling second overseas unit
AIG sells an insurance group to rival MetLife for $15.5bn, as it continues to raise funds to pay off a federal bail-out.
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Commission backs European Monetary Fund
German finance minister to present fund proposals soon.
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Sarkozy pledges support for Greek economy
France's president and Greece's prime minister discuss economic situation.
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Commission looking into credit default swaps
Concerns that speculators are short-selling euros to make profits from Greece’s financial problems
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Sri Lanka attacks UN rights panel
Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa denounces plans for a UN-appointed panel to examine alleged human rights abuses.
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