A restructuring plan clears the way for a bankruptcy filing that would eliminate some $4 billion in debt. Read more..

By MICHAEL CIEPLY - The New York Times

The Chantiers de l’Atlantique, established in the mid-19th century, is hoping to hang on a few more years with support and some salesmanship from President Nicolas Sarkozy. Read more..

By MATTHEW SALTMARSH - International Herald Tribune

European Union leaders decided Friday to create a permanent rescue system to handle sovereign debt crises like the one that threatened Greece this spring. Read more..

By STEPHEN CASTLE and JACK EWING - The New York Times

Despite increased scrutiny, there are far fewer safeguards for packages loaded on cargo-only planes. Read more..

By CHRISTINE HAUSER - The New York Times

An excluded spouse can end up managing the family’s money at the worst possible time: after death, disability or divorce. Read more..

By PAUL SULLIVAN - The New York Times

Countries like France are questioning the generous social benefits doled out to those who stop working early. Read more..

By FLOYD NORRIS - The New York Times

All 50 attorneys general are conducting a joint investigation into the bank practices that led to the mortgage scandal. Read more..

By JOE NOCERA - The New York Times

Friday’s numbers are not likely to provide much of a morale boost for President Obama and Democrats, who are days away from crucial midterm elections. Read more..

By MICHAEL POWELL - The New York Times

The new position, a shift in longstanding federal policy, will impact medicine and the biotechnology industry. Read more..

By ANDREW POLLACK - The New York Times

An Atlanta woman’s long months of searching meant a lot of hard work and uncertainty, but, finally a home. Read more..

By RON LIEBER - The New York Times