Dollar dips as euro briefly hits parity in Frankfurt
The dollar falls below the euro for the first time in 2 1/2 years amid U.S. economic concerns and Wall Street woes. The euro reaches parity around midday and trades near $1.01 in New York, with analysts noting the move reflects dollar weakness more than euro strength.
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Radical farmers win in Mexico airport clash and democracy questioned
In Atenco the last hostages were freed after a five day standoff as farmers aided by anarchists and activists blocked roads to stop a Mexico City airport project. The victory for protesters challenged government authority and raised questions about Mexico's democratic transition amid continued expropriation disputes and halted work.
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World News Roundup: protests and talks across nations
In Ciudad del Este 500 demonstrators battled to block a highway as President Luis Gonzalez occurred to impose a five day state of exception amid an economic crisis. In Escravos Nigeria women ended an eight day siege at a ChevronTexaco oil terminal after a verbal offer to hire 25 villagers and build essential services, awaiting formal writing before leaving.
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