Unemployment in euro zone hits new record
In November and December 2011, unemployment in the euro zone was 10.4 per cent, while in the EU as a whole, unemployment was 9.9 per cent. In Spain and Greece, almost half of all youth are jobless.
Romney leads polls going into Florida vote
Romney also needs a win in Florida to regain his momentum after losing to Gingrich by double-digits in the South Carolina primary on January 21.
EU leaders adopt bigger bailout fund
EU leaders are striving to avoid what economic experts predict could be a moderate recession during the first half of 2012.
