17-Jan-12 World View-Euro crisis faces major tests this week

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17-Jan-12 World View -- Euro crisis faces major tests this week

United Nations will train Arab League observers in Syria

** 17-Jan-12 World View -- Euro crisis faces major tests this week
** http://www.generationaldynamics.com/cgi ... 17#e120117



Contents:
Sarkozy cites 'unprecedented crisis' as EFSF is downgraded
Papademos optimistic as negotiators return to Greece
Portugal's bond prices fall sharply after S&P downgrades
Hungary and EU face major confrontation on Tuesday
United Nations will train Arab League observers in Syria
Iraq criticizes Turkey over remarks about sectarian division


Keys:
Generational Dynamics, France, S&P, Nocolas Sarkozy, Germany
European Financial Stability Facility, EFSF, AAA rating,
Greece, Lucas Papademos, Moody's, Portugal,
Hungary, European Court of Justice, International Monetary Fund,
United Nations, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights,
Syria, Arab league, Iraq, Turkey