IMF lowers its global economic prospects
The International Monetary Fund says the global economy is expanding slower than it expected and has trimmed its projections for
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Europe to send more bailout money to Greece
Greece’s international creditors have agreed to hand it a further 6.3 billion euro in bailout funds, even as they warn
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US-Europe talks open on free trade pact
The United States and Europe have opened negotiations on what could become the world’s largest free trade zone, but the
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World markets tumble on Egyptian turmoil, Portuguese uncertainty
Asian and European markets tumbled Wednesday on fears of continued Egyptian political unrest and uncertainty over the fate of the
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Egypt’s army takes power
Egypt’s army took power from President Mohamed Morsi and suspended the constitution. Army tanks are surrounding the presidential palace, and
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Sixty billion Earth-like planets could exist in Milky Way galaxy
A new study finds there could be about 60 billion Earth-sized habitable planets orbitingred dwarfs – the most common stars in our universe
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Lenders pressuring Greece over austerity pledges
Greece’s international creditors are putting new pressure on Athens to meet its pledges to cut government spending before handing over
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Croatia becomes newest EU member
Tens of thousands celebrated across Croatia as it became the 28th member of the European Union. Fireworks lit the sky
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EU leaders reach budget deal
European Union leaders have reached a deal on a $1.3 trillion, seven-year budget. All 27 leaders unanimously approved the deal
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