said they gave assurances that his predecessor would remain safe. they called on the president to leave office, saying he was forced to resign. they are in a state of calm this thursday, one day after members of the former president party clashed with police. england s football association begins the search for a new manager today after fabio resigned on wednesday. they are scheduled to meet in three hours s time. english officials took the national captainsy away. world business today starts right now. . good morning from cnn london. par. a good afternoon from cnn hong kong. you are watching world business today. the top stories this thursday, the 9th of february. as investors wait for an agreement on greek debt, germany said they must deliver on cuts now. celebrations are over, but now the second biggest economy is feeling the economic hangover. and they are probably the most coveted consumers in the world. we will look at the new middle class and how they are pro