Latest from Christopher Werth

• Jun 18, 2010

  Estonia, Iceland wooed by E.U. despite economic troubles

  European leaders meeting in Brussels have made encouraging moves toward Estonia and Iceland, despite both countries' substantial financial problems.

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• Jun 17, 2010

  Italians fear they may be next to fall

  Back when the euro was just getting going, nobody was very worried about Spain or Greece. Italy was the weak link in the common currency. Now, ten years later, Italy could still turn out to be the eurozone's biggest liability. Christopher Werth reports.

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• Jun 11, 2010

  Will S. Africa World Cup benefit locals?

  Six years and $4 billion after South Africa won the right to host this year's World Cup, the first match will soon kick off. Locals are hoping that all the investment in new airports and stadiums will pay off. But Christopher Werth reports not all the expectations for the World Cup's big payoff are going to be realized.

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• May 14, 2010

  Seniors take fitness to the playground

  The gym can be an overwhelming place for the 65+ set, and more senior citizens are making it a point to keep in shape. Older Londoners have found another way to stay fit: a senior playground. Christopher Werth reports.

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• May 10, 2010

  ECB to buy sovereign debt in E.U. bailout

  Beyond the near $1 trillion number, the E.U.-approved bailout of Europe will include the European Central Bank buying up sovereign debt. Christopher Werth reports.

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• Apr 29, 2010

  U.K. sees return of the campaign poster

  British voters hit the polls next week, and politicians are duking it out in the U.K.'s first election to use Facebook and Twitter. They're also finding the traditional campaign poster to be very effective. Christopher Werth reports.

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• Apr 1, 2010

  Germany, France react to bank taxes

  German officials want to impose a bank tax to raise $1.5 billion to help bailout banks in coming years, and the U.S. is also considering a bank tax of its own. France, more specifically, wishes to go after hedge funds. Christopher Werth reports.

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• Mar 23, 2010

  Why are U.K. elections so cheap?

  The U.S. Supreme Court ruling on campaign financing will most certainly change the amount of money spent in upcoming elections. But in the U.K., there's a different attitude towards political advertising. Christopher Werth reports.

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• Mar 16, 2010

  OPEC divided on boosting oil production

  The oil cartel OPEC will decide how much oil its members can pump over the next six months. But despite some push and pull between oil-rich countries, few expect more crude to be produced anytime soon. Christopher Werth reports.

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• Mar 16, 2010

  Ireland methodically slashes spending

  Faced with mounting debt, Ireland's government has slashed nearly $6 billion from its budget — a big adjustment for a country with just 4.5 million people. Christopher Werth reports on the end of the Celtic Tiger.

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