Strikes in Greece over proposed tax law overhaul ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Greek taxi drivers and many gas station owners are striking against a proposed overhaul of tax laws under the government's efforts to overcome its debt crisis. More »
Greece: deficit plan depends on market improvement BRUSSELS (AP) - Greece's Prime Minister George Papandreou says his country ``cannot sustain'' its tough austerity program to get out of its financial crisis if it is forced to pay high costs to borrow. More »
Oil falls to near $82 after 2-day rally SINGAPORE (AP) - Oil prices fell to near $82 a barrel Thursday in Asia, paring two days of gains that were fueled by signs U.S. crude demand may be improving. More »