Morning Digest: S&P downgrade threat a clarion call for euro reform

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	12/6/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS S&P downgrade threat a clarion call for euro reform PARIS/BERLIN (Reuters) - A threat by Standard & Poors to slash credit ratings across the euro zone has sounded a clarion call, which could help Nicolas Sarkozy and Angela Merkel force through a change to the European Union treaty at a summit this week. | Full Article Afghan Shi'ite shrine blast kills 48 December 06, 2011 05:32 AM ET KABUL (Reuters) - A suicide bomber attacked a Shi'ite Muslim shrine in Kabul on Tuesday killing at least 48 people in unprecedented sectarian violence a day after Afghanistan's Western allies pledged long-term support once their troops leave. | Full Article Surprise S&P move sends European markets lower December 06, 2011 03:32 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - European stocks, bond futures, and the euro were sent reeling on Tuesday by the shock warning from Standard & Poor's that it might downgrade euro zone countries en masse if no credible plan to solve the debt crisis emerges at a summit later this week. | Full Article Verizon blocks Google Wallet on Galaxy Nexus: report December 06, 2011 06:05 AM ET (Reuters) - Wireless service provider Verizon Wireless will not include Google Inc's payments app Google Wallet on its latest smartphone Galaxy Nexus this month, the Wall Street Journal said. | Full Article Planet found orbiting habitable zone of sun-like star December 05, 2011 11:20 PM ET MOFFET FIELD, California (Reuters) - The most Earth-like planet ever discovered is circling a star 600 light years away, a key finding in an ongoing quest to learn if life exists beyond Earth, scientists said on Monday. | Full Article Chargers crush Jags to boost playoff hopes December 06, 2011 01:57 AM ET (Reuters) - The San Diego Chargers provided a glimmer of hope to their slim playoff chances by pounding the Jacksonville Jaguars 38-14 on Monday to end a six-game losing streak. | Full Article Madonna to perform at 2012 Super Bowl December 05, 2011 12:08 PM ET (Reuters) - Madonna will headline the 2012 Super Bowl halftime show, the National Football League said, in a performance co-created by the Cirque Du Soleil. | Full Article Protester shaves year-old beard with new Belgian government December 05, 2011 11:47 AM ET BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A Belgian radio presenter who grew a beard for almost a year in protest at protracted talks to form a government finally shaved Monday with new coalition about to take office. | Full Article RELATED VIDEO A King's birthday in Thailand Protester shot dead as snipers stay in Taiz S&P issues warning to euro zone A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend