ECN 11/8/07

France, US Will Be Allies 'Forever,' Sarkozy Tells CongressBy Monisha BansalCNSNews.com Staff WriterNovember 08, 2007(CNSNews.com) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy addressed a joint session of Congress on Wednesday and spoke of strengthening ties between the U.S. and France. While some hailed the foreign policy shift, others said it is more symbolic than substantive.

Italy and Romania urge EU help with migrants

08.11.2007 - 09:21 CET
The prime ministers of Italy and Romania have urged the European Commission to help EU countries cope with the integration of other member states' citizens - in particular of Roma origin.
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The Silenced, Imprisoned Opposition
Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf on Thursday announced that elections would be held in February. Still, oppression of the opposition continues, as thousands were arrested overnight. Legal recourse is non-existent. By Matthias Gebauer in Lahore, Pakistan more...

Stocks in Europe and Asia plummet after U.S. sell-off
By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM AND PETER S. GOODMAN
Investors worldwide grew skittish over rising oil prices and the prospect of a substantial economic slowdown in the U.S.