Barack Obama cuts short holiday to tackle budget crisis as country faces breaching its $16.4tn debt limit
Greek MPs approve hefty budget cuts
Thousands gather in protest as parliament votes to pass new austerity measures in 2013 budget
Striking South Africa platinum miners agree deal with Lonmin
Miners to return to work after pay rise ends five weeks of bitter industrial action during which 45 people were killed
Lonmin set to breach loan agreements over South African mine strike
Company warns investors shutdown of mine, where police shot 34 workers, will lead to debt covenants being breached