Ashton to present plans for diplomatic service
EU's foreign policy chief to try to secure support for EEAS from foreign ministers.
Sarkozy pledges support for Greek economy
France's president and Greece's prime minister discuss economic situation.
Commission backs European Monetary Fund
German finance minister to present fund proposals soon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Billions of euros released for energy projects
Gas and electricity projects to receive €2.3bn from the European economic recovery package.
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