Why debt is a threat to national security

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The national debt is not on the official agenda for Monday's presidential debate on foreign policy.

Britain seems to be saying "bye bye" to EU, says Finland

(Reuters) - Britain's policy towards Europe is becoming harder to understand and there is a sense the country is slowly waving goodbye to the European Union, Finland's Europe minister said on Thursday.

Economy starting to stabilise: China's Wen Jiabao

BEIJING: China's Premier Wen Jiabao said the economy began stabilising in the past three months and should meet 2012 targets, state media said Wednesday, a day before third-quarter growth data are released.

Samaras Faces Coalition Revolt Over Lenders’ Demands

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras faces a growing revolt from his coalition partners as representatives of the country’s lenders press for more changes to the country’s labor market as a condition for releasing further bailout funds.

Iran: New EU sanctions 'inhuman' and ineffective

TEHRAN: Iran on Tuesday denounced the new European Union sanctions as ``inhuman,'' vowing they will not force any retreat on the country's suspect nuclear program.

Fed's Williams says U.S. must get fiscal house in order

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The United States must trim the deficit and control the national debt, but take care not to jeopardize the recovery by moving too fast or cutting critical areas of government spending, a top Federal Reserve official said on Monday.

Greece under pressure to bolster cuts for debt deal: Official

ATHENS: Greece was under pressure from international creditors to beef up a controversial austerity package in return for loan relief, officials said as Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said a deal was in sight.