US Disarray Hits Global Stock Markets -- The Guardian
• President Obama pins hopes on Senate leaders
• Spain calls snap general election
• Italian bond yields hit 5.89%
Barack Obama cleared his diary for the weekend last night to try to find a deal on the US debt crisis as Congress prepared to stay in session ready to vote on any last-gasp compromise.
Speaking after dismal figures for US growth increased the pressure on lawmakers to prevent a fresh meltdown in global markets, Obama said: "I am confident we can solve this problem. I am confident we will solve this problem.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian revolt still spontaneous and leaderless. Tens of thousands rally in Syria; troops open fire.
Hariri UN tribunal confirms Hezbollah suspects' names.
Turkey's entire military command quits over row with government.
40 dead in clash between Yemen army and tribes.
U.S. still open to Iraqi request for military presence after 2011.
US military officials in Iraq warn of growing Iranian threat.
Report: Shot Iranian said to be nuke expert.
ASIA
China state media agency Xinhua criticises US on debt.
Tajikistan to grant amnesty to 15,000 prisoners.
Talks on long-term Afghan-U.S. partnership stalled.
18 civilians killed in Helmand bomb: Afghan police.
Pakistan: Up to 100,000 flee Kurram offensive.
South Korean envoy downbeat on nuclear talks.
US bases hit hard as S. Korea flooding wreaks havoc.
AFRICA
Libyan rebels battle to regain the upper hand. Fear, confusion among Libya’s rebels after murky killing of military chief.
UN report accuses Eritrea of plotting to bomb AU summit.
Tunisia's Ben Ali guilty of corrupt property deals.
Ivory Coast's warlords obstacle to reconciliation.
AU forces gain ground against Somali militants.
Eritrea bankrolls rebels who block Somali aid, claims UN.
Tens of thousands rally for unity in Egypt.
Egypt uprising: Islamists lead Tahrir Square rally.
South Sudan admitted to African Union as 54th member.
EUROPE
Moody's warns it may downgrade its Spanish bond rating.
Poland's defence minister resigns over Smolensk crash report.
Spain prime minister calls early election for 20 November. Spain's PM calls early elections in November.
NATO takes charge of Kosovo border crossings.
Norway attacks: Memorial services for victims held.
Poland: Russians made mistakes in 2010 plane crash.
AMERICAS
Ollanta Humala is sworn in as new Peru president.
Unwell Hugo Chavez says he will be Venezuela's president until 2031.
Analysis: Return of Guatemalan military looms as left falters.
Mexico: Worse than wartime Baghdad. Study: Mexico homicides rose 23 percent in 2010.
Teen killer's light sentence dismays a violence-weary Mexico.
Rural US disappearing? Population share hits low.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al-Qaeda head in Yemen calls for killing of Saudi rulers.
'I wanted to get even': Muslim U.S. soldier arrested over 'plot to bomb Fort Hood' refused Afghan service.
Ex-Counterterrorism aide warns against complacency on Al Qaeda.
Al Qaeda still likely to use WMD: Former officials.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Timeline of events on the debt limit.
Dollar tanks vs Swiss franc, yen on economic fears.
US economy 'has barely budged': 1.3 percent growth in GDP.
Ugly choices await US Treasury if debt deal isn't reached.
U.S. economy growing at slowest pace since recession.
Apple now has more cash than the U.S. government.
Meet the countries in the Triple-A debt club.
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