At least 58 dead as storm sweeps across Western Europe
Paris, France (CNN) — Western Europe went into recovery mode Monday after winter storm Xynthia battered at least six countries, knocking out power, disrupting transportation and leaving at least 58 people dead, authorities said. Hardest hit was France, where at least 47 people were killed, according to the Interior Ministry. French President Nicolas Sarkozy visited [...]
Europe Agrees to Aid Greece, but Is Unsure of How to Help
BRUSSELS — The crisis in Greece brought Europe’s leaders together on one issue Wednesday: The need for emergency action to keep the problem from infecting Europe’s other weak economies. But an accord on who will take the lead — and how — appeared uncertain. European officials face greater urgency to devise a bailout for Greece [...]
