Bernie Sanders of Vermont, said December 2 that he plans to place a "hold" on Bernanke's nomination for a second term once it leaves the Banking Committee.

CNN: Time names Bernanke Person of the Year

For that reason, the Fed is widely expected to keep interest rates on hold, at 2%, for a second successive meeting.

ECONOMIST: America's economy

And, thanks to a performance overflowing with courage and determination, Mick Potter's Bulls withstood everything the Rhinos could throw at them in the second half to hold on for a first victory at Headingley in almost four years in front of a bumper 18, 095 crowd.

BBC: Leeds Rhinos 12-18 Bradford Bulls

In a bid to offset the loss of production at Kozloduy and restore its position as a major power exporter in the Balkans, Bulgaria revived plans for a second nuclear power plant, though these were later put on hold because of a lack of funds.

BBC: Bulgaria profile

Meanwhile, the leaders of the 17 eurozone countries will hold an emergency summit next week in a bid to agree a deal on a second bail-out for Greece, the EU president announced Friday night.

BBC: Eight banks fail EU stress test with 16 in danger zone