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  1. Socialism, Paris Hilton More Popular Than Congress

    Wed, 8 Feb 2012

    twice as many people approve of the job Greek leader George Papandreou did in 2011, the year his country plummeted into world, than support the U.S. Congress. Even after Papandreou resigned amid Greece's debt catastrophe, 21 percent

  2. 7 Moments That Moved the Financial Markets in 2011

    Mon, 2 Jan 2012

    most "meaningless event" was when investors stayed up to watch the results of a confidence vote for Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou in July as an indicator of where the European situation was leading. He was eventually replaced by Lucas

  3. As financial crisis drags on, Greeks see a bleak future

    Sat, 24 Dec 2011

    s so real: People ask me now to pay in installments." Amid the chaos, Greek leaders dumped longtime leader George Papandreou for Lucas Papademos, an economist who vowed to shepherd a series of rescue measures such as tax hikes and benefits

  4. Silvio Berlusconi Says He'll Resign, But Not Quite Yet

    Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    Spain's José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has said he will not seek re-election later this month, and Greece's George Papandreou has said he intends to make way for a new coalition government. Italy's economic crisis has been fueled by the

  5. The Global Note: Syria’s “Disaster”…Berlusconi On The Ropes…Sarkozy Calls Netanyahu a “Liar”…Gay Penguins

    Tue, 8 Nov 2011

    pay their bills.” -GREECE HAMMERS OUT INTERIM GOVERNMENT...Meanwhile, over in Athens...Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou and conservative opposition leader Antonis Samaras are meeting this morning with President Karolos Papoulias

  6. Attention Turns to Italy After Greece Forms New Government

    Mon, 7 Nov 2011

    Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou . Sean Gallup/Getty Images new government today after Prime Minister George Papandreou agreed late Sunday to step down. Papandreou shook world markets and angered

News

  1. The Global Note: Greek Drama…Now Italy?…Iran Nuclear Program…Russian Coach Goes Wild

    Mon, 7 Nov 2011

    First, some good news – sort of: Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou and conservative opposition leader Antonis Samaras new caretaker prime minister and cabinet, after Papandreou agreed to step down, making way for an interim government

  2. G-20 leaders leave Europe's problems to Europe

    Fri, 4 Nov 2011

    the crisis through. Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou faced a difficult vote of fellow leaders, by reading Papandreou the riot act on Wednesday firestorm was past. A day later, Papandreou pulled the plug on the vote

  3. An Idiot’s Guide to the Greek Debt Crisis

    Fri, 4 Nov 2011

    staggered repayment of the reduced debt. Why did Prime Minister Papandreou originally call for a referendum? As you might imagine happens if Greece accepts the EU deal? Now that Greek PM George Papandreou has called off the referendum on the deal — a vote would

  4. Unemployment Rate Drops to 9 Percent, 80,000 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added

    Fri, 4 Nov 2011

    proving fairly resilient to turmoil in global financial markets related to the euro zone debt crisis." Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou faces a vote of no confidence in the country's parliament on Friday, which may lead to greater uncertainty

  5. G-20 leaders trying not to let Greece overwhelm agenda

    Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    arrival in a city known for film festivals. Greece Prime Minister George Papandreou told his parliament that he would drop plans to Sarkozy and Merkel on Wednesday night, during which Papandreou was told no more money would flow to Greece unless

  6. Dow up 1.8%: Stocks end higher as Greek referendum scrapped

    Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    composite clode up 2.2%. In Athens, Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou finally scrapped plans for a debt bailout referendum Markets were thrown into turmoil Monday after Papandreou made his referendum proposal. It horrified Greece

  7. Papandreou backs down on vote for Greece's bailout deal

    Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    meltdown. However, Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou also forced his political said they were shocked when Papandreou announced he would put the advance." Melissaris sais Papandreou was hoping to have voters

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Videos

  1. Jobs Numbers Fall Short of Estimates

    Fri, 4 Nov 2011

    the markets positive territory that's for sure. This is going to be a pivotal day Allen and Greece with prime minister George Papandreou facing a confidence vote what else is going on. In the debt crisis. We know on and that's really the

    Prime Minister George Papandreou found at 1:13

    This is going to be a pivotal day Allen and Greece with prime minister George Papandreou facing a confidence vote what else is going on. In the debt crisis. We know on -- and that's really the reason
  2. ABC News Update

    Fri, 4 Nov 2011

    economic and political future is hanging in the balance today parliament is set to take a confidence vote. prime minister George Papandreou 's show support for him whether this week when he announced plans for a public vote on a bail out plan

    Prime Minister George Papandreou found at 0:08

    the balance today parliament is set to take a confidence vote. -- prime minister George Papandreou's show support for him whether this week when he announced plans for a public vote on a bail out plan. A plan
  3. Stocks Open High on Jobs Numbers, News from Europe

    Thu, 3 Nov 2011

    this hour Simon constable from the Wall Street Journal good to see if concedes that aren't so start the prime minister George Papandreou has. What many saying thrown in the eurozone and his own government into turmoil it has to do with his

    Prime Minister George Papandreou found at 0:11

    good to see if concedes that aren't so start -- the prime minister George Papandreou has. What many saying thrown in the eurozone and his own government into turmoil it has to do with his plans for
  4. Markets Open Flat

    Mon, 7 Nov 2011

    Great to see you thanks so much for joining so. Are examining it let's start with Greece and Italy prime minister George Papandreou is resigning. And now premier Silvio Berlusconi is being pressured to do the same in Italy how much we

    Prime Minister George Papandreou found at 0:16

    for joining so. Are examining it let's start with Greece and Italy prime minister George Papandreou is resigning. And now premier Silvio Berlusconi is being pressured to do the same in Italy -- how much we'll changes in
  5. ABC News Update

    Mon, 7 Nov 2011

    another could do the same over the growing European debt crisis. Despite winning a confidence vote in Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has agreed to resign. His resignation will clear the way for agrees to receive bail money but. and coinciding

    Prime Minister George Papandreou found at 2:33

    European debt crisis. Despite winning a confidence vote in -- Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has agreed to resign. His resignation will clear the way for agrees to receive bail -- money but. -- and -- coinciding
  6. European Leaders Face Resignation

    Mon, 7 Nov 2011

    another could do the same over the growing European debt crisis. Despite winning a confidence vote in Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has agreed to resign. His resignation will clear the way for to receive bail out money but. Relief and

    Prime Minister George Papandreou found at 0:10

    European debt crisis. Despite winning a confidence vote in -- Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has agreed to resign. His resignation will clear the way for -- to receive bail out money but. Relief and Reese is
  7. Greek Debt and Global Financial Markets

    Fri, 17 Jun 2011

    the debt concerns Million dollar crested I would say yes say so on the one hand we have. The Greek Pak prime minister George Papandreou replace these finance ministries have a reshuffling his cabinet but He only has the majority right now

    Prime Minister George Papandreou found at 1:25

    say -- so on the one hand we have. The Greek Pak prime minister George Papandreou replace these finance ministries have a reshuffling his cabinet but He only has the majority right now. A five seats and the
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Photos

  1. PHOTO: Outgoing Prime Minister George Papandreou leaves the presidential palace in Athens on Nov. 10, 2011.
  2. PHOTO: Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou speaks to the media prior to talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the Chancellery, Berlin, Germany, Sept. 27, 2011.
  3. PHOTO: Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou gestures during his speech to the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) parliamentary group at the Greek parliament in Athens, Oct. 31, 2011.
  4. PHOTO: Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou, first left seated, applauds with his party parliament members, after they vote the new austerity measures in the Greek Parliament in Athens, June 29, ...

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