EU Will Not Object to Budget Cuts by France, Italy

The European Union has approved the 2015 budgets for its member nations, following adjustments by Italy and France. Meanwhile, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly executed several senior officials for various charges. In the U.S., the Federal Reserve is expected to end its third round of quantitative easing, shifting focus to future interest rate hikes.

What adjustments did Italy and France make to their spending plans?

How much will France reduce its deficit by?

What actions did Kim Jong Un reportedly take against senior party officials?

What is the significance of the Federal Reserve's October mid meeting minutes?

What has been the total amount of bonds bought by the Fed since the program began?