Top News Stories — March 2, 2009
As the East Coast braces for a ferocious snowstorm, the economic crisis begins to spread as the Ukraine teeters on financial colapse. The news follows a shard drop in the Asian and Australian markets and rumored economic meltdowns in Iran. Meanwhile, the economy is the number 1 issue for the U.S.- Britain talks when British Prime Minister Gordon Brown meets with U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington on Tuesday.
Afternoon Headlines:
Northeast US Pounded By Late Winter Storm — AP
Freddie Mac CEO To Resign — CNN
Dow Falls Below 7000 — AP
Obama Taps Sebelius As Health Chief — Yahoo
CIA Destroyed 92 Interrogation Tapes — ABC
Morning Papers Roundup:
U.S Is Said To Offer $30 Billion More To Help A.I.G — New York Times
Growing Economic Crisis Threatens The Idea of One Europe — Steve Erlanger
For Obama Pick, 2nd Chance for Progress on Health — New York Times
E.U. Denies Request For Bailout of E. Europe — Craig Whitock
US Talks Tough on Gaza Aid — Glenn Kessler
Asia Stock Markets Tumble On US Slump, Bank Woes — Jeremiah Marquez
Iran Threatened with Economic Meltdown — BBC
The Economy Is Issue Number 1 For U.S. Britain Talks — US News
The Pentagon’s Message on Iran: Don’t Panic — Tony Karon
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