Billionaire Pinera takes power as quakes rattle Chile
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
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
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
Budget fails to boost Conservatives
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
