Italy's Monti calls on EU to bring down borrowing costs

Italy's Monti calls on EU to bring down borrowing costs

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti called Tuesday on the European Union to recognise efforts made by countries to overcome the economic crisis by moving to bring down punishing borrowing costs.
French vote debate fierce but no knock-out blow

French vote debate fierce but no knock-out blow

French President Nicolas Sarkozy launched fierce assaults on Socialist rival Francois Hollande in their debate four days before their election clash, but failed to land a decisive blow on the frontrunner.
Sarkozy courts French far right after Hollande win

Sarkozy courts French far right after Hollande win

French President Nicolas Sarkozy appealed directly to far right voters on Monday with pledges to get tough on immigration and security, after a record showing in a first round election by the National Front made them potential kingmakers.