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Newsline 01.11.2011 | 17:15 UTC   Europe  |  World  |  Asia Europe Referendum Greek referendum plan stuns Europe, markets Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has offered voters a referendum on the latest EU deal to rescue the country from bankruptcy, which could lead to Greece's exit from the eurozone and new parliamentary elections. Greeks puzzled by referendum plan Greek editor Nick Malkoutzis says the way to the referendum is not clear Greek protesters shut down national holiday parade Global markets continue cautious rally after EU debt deal EU leaders agree haircut for Greece after marathon summit World Arab World Libyan Council chooses new interim premier Libya's transitional government has picked a little known engineer with petrolum sector experience as its interim prime minister. Abdul Raheem al-Keib plans to form his cabinet within two weeks. Concerns mount over security in the new Libya Revenge in Libya Libya: Developing a new media landscape Debate begins over how history will view NATO's intervention in Libya Opinion: A new era begins in Libya United Nations US pulls UNESCO funding after Palestine admitted as member The United States has announced it will withhold funding for UNESCO after the UN's cultural body admitted Palestine as a member. The US sees UNESCO's decision as counterproductive to the Middle East peace process. UNESCO admits Palestine as its latest member Opinion: UNESCO decision a small, albeit costly, victory for Palestine Peace process in the balance after Palestinian statehood bid 'No shortcut' to peace in Middle East, says Obama Palestinian refugees question ramifications of statehood Opinion Opinion: UNESCO decision a small, albeit costly, victory for Palestine Despite opposition from the US, Palestine has been accepted as a full member by UNESCO. On Monday, 107 members voted in favor, 14 voted against and 52 abstained. It was the right decision says DW's Bettina Marx. US pulls UNESCO funding after Palestine admitted as member Middle East Quartet pushes for fresh peace talks Germany opposes Palestinian independence bid at UN Asia Technology Shenzhou 8 a milestone for Sino-German cooperation China has successfully launched its first unmanned spacecraft, the Shenzhou 8, which is now on its way to the "Heavenly Palace," China's docking station in space. China launches first module for space station ISS-bound Russian transport rocket crashes to Earth China's aircraft carrier raises suspicion   Unsubscribe Personal Data Feedback Imprint   © 2011