Thu 11 Mar 2010 | 16:26 EST

Billionaire Pinera takes power as quakes rattle Chile 2:58pm EST

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - The ground shook and buildings swayed as billionaire Sebastian Pinera took over as Chile's president on Thursday, tasked with rebuilding after a massive earthquake killed hundreds just 12 days ago.  Full Article

 
Police clash with protesters as Greeks fight cuts 12:55pm EST 

ATHENS (Reuters) - Police clashed with stone-throwing youths in Athens on Thursday as tens of thousands of strikers protested against draconian cutbacks aimed at pulling Greece out of a debt crisis shaking the euro zone.  Full Article  

Trade surplus, housing data signal recovery 12:08pm EST 

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's economy showed more signs of recovery in January as the trade surplus and new home prices continued to climb, adding to strong fourth-quarter data to suggest higher interest rates could be around the corner.  Full Article  

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Budget fails to boost Conservatives 10:21am EST 

OTTAWA (Reuters) - A federal budget last week did little to boost the fortunes the Conservatives, who still only have a slight lead in public support, according to a poll released on Thursday.  Full Article