Mid-Morning Round-Up: The Top Stories

Published by NewsNow Online on Feb 21st, 2012 8:35 AM, No Comments

The Red Cross is the only international aid agency working in Syria [STR/Reuters]

Eurozone leaders seal Greek bailout deal, the Red Cross negotiates aid ceasefire in Syria, and Gauteng premier unveils plans for the the province. Here are the morning headlines you need to know:

Top Story: Eurozone finance ministers sealed a deal this morning for a second bailout for Greece, including €130 billion in new financing- CNN

South Africa: The viability of the national health insurance (NHI) scheme will be tested in the government’s ability to improve the delivery of medical services to the general public- Mail & Guardian

World News: The Red Cross is holding talks with Syrian authorities and opposition to halt violence in order to deliver humanitarian supplies- Al Jazeera

Business and Economy: The price of oil has reached its highest level since June last year due to rising tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme- BBC

Politics: Gauteng premier Nomvula Mokonyane has unveiled industrial projects she hopes will help create jobs and cement the province as Africa’s business destination and economic hub- TimesLive

People: Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the former chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will be questioned by French police as part of an investigation into a suspected prostitution ring- Al Jazeera

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