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LONDON (AP) -- British Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday urged Europe to sort out its currency crisis, calling on the 17-country eurozone "to make-up or it is looking at a potential break-up." "Either Europe has a committed, stable, successful eurozone with an effective firewall, well capitalized and regulated banks, a system of fiscal burden sharing, and supportive monetary policy across the Eurozone. Or we are in uncharted territory which carries huge risks for everybody," Cameron said in a speech in Manchester. Cameron said that if Greece is forced out of the single currency union, the possible collapse of the eurozone poses huge risks to the U.K. economy but he said Britain was prepared to weather the fallout. "Whichever path is chosen, I am prepared ... Continue reading →
MADRID (AP) -- The Royal Palace says Queen Sofia has canceled a visit to London at the request of the government because of fresh disagreements over the disputed British colony of Gibraltar on Spain's southern tip. A spokesman said Thursday the decision was made because the government felt it inappropriate for the queen to take part in Queen Elizabeth II's jubilee events given the circumstances. He spoke on condition of anonymity in keeping with palace policy. Spain last week complained to Britain over an upcoming visit to Gibraltar by Britain's Prince Edward. Spain ceded Gibraltar's sovereignty to Britain in 1713 but has persistently sought its return. It views visits by British authorities to Gibraltar as an affront. Spain's royals refused to attend late Princess Diana's ... Continue reading →