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Macedonia Votes For Country's Name Change. Here's Why
The vast majority of voters in Sunday's referendum in Macedonia supported a plan to rename the country aimed at ending a decades-long spat with Greece and unlocking a path to NATO and EU membership.
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Ireland Votes Yes To Overturning Abortion Ban
The Irish have swept aside one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the developed world in a landslide vote that reflects Ireland's emergence as a socially liberal country no longer obedient to Catholic dictates.
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New Greek Cabinet Sworn in With Few New Faces
Greece's new cabinet was sworn in on Wednesday, bringing in few new faces as re-elected Prime Minister Alexis Tspiras sought continuity in pushing through economic reforms under the watchful eye of international lenders.
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Greek PM Tsipras to Resign on Thursday: Official
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will submit his resignation to the country's president later Thursday to clear the way for early elections on Sept. 20, a government official said.
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Britain May Vote on EU membership in 2016: Report
British Prime Minister David Cameron intends to hold a referendum on the country's membership of the European Union around June of 2016, the Independent on Sunday reported.
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'All Sides Must Want a Deal': Greek Prime Minister Tells Washington
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew that a cash-for-reform deal to keep Greece in the euro zone would need the commitment of all sides, a Greek official said, ahead of a crucial summit of euro zone leaders on Sunday.
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For Greece, The Worst Catastrophe Now Would be to Stay in The Eurozone
A Grexit, with a managed default and devaluation to kickstart recovery, is the only deal that should be on the table.
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Greece Vows Pension, Tax Reforms From Next Week in Return for Loan
Greece today promised it would start pension and tax reforms next week, as demanded by creditors, in return for a three-year eurozone loan to drag its financial system back from the brink of collapse.
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German Red Cross Ready to Provide Humanitarian Aid to Greece
The German Red Cross said today it was willing to rush medical and other humanitarian aid to Greece as the country's economy teetered on the brink of collapse.
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Barack Obama, Angela Merkel Discuss Greek Debt Crisis in Phone Call
President Barack Obama spoke by telephone with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday to discuss the Greece debt crisis before his talks with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, the White House said.
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'Can't Take Risk' of Greece Leaving Euro: French Prime Minister
France can't take the risk of Greece leaving the eurozone, which would have an effect across the globe, the prime minister said today, adding that the basis for a deal with Athens was there.
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'Door Open to Discussions' on Greece: Francois Hollande, Angela Merkel
French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday the door was open for a return to debt negotiations with Greece, but called on Athens to make "serious" proposals.
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What Next for Greece? A Timeline
Leaders from Greece and other eurozone countries are looking to see if there is a way to resolve the struggling country's ongoing debt crisis, following a resounding rejection by Greeks of the latest bailout conditions.
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Eurozone's Poorer Nations Take Hard Line on Greece
The eurozone's poorer former communist nations, having themselves endured painful market reforms and austerity programmes, are taking a hard line on Greece after its people voted to reject bailout terms.
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Alexis Tsipras, Angela Merkel Agree to Discuss Greece's Proposals at Summit
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke by telephone today and agreed that Athens would present proposals to a eurozone summit the next day, a Greek government source said.
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Macedonia Votes For Country's Name Change. Here's Why
The vast majority of voters in Sunday's referendum in Macedonia supported a plan to rename the country aimed at ending a decades-long spat with Greece and unlocking a path to NATO and EU membership.
-
Ireland Votes Yes To Overturning Abortion Ban
The Irish have swept aside one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the developed world in a landslide vote that reflects Ireland's emergence as a socially liberal country no longer obedient to Catholic dictates.
-
New Greek Cabinet Sworn in With Few New Faces
Greece's new cabinet was sworn in on Wednesday, bringing in few new faces as re-elected Prime Minister Alexis Tspiras sought continuity in pushing through economic reforms under the watchful eye of international lenders.
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Greek PM Tsipras to Resign on Thursday: Official
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will submit his resignation to the country's president later Thursday to clear the way for early elections on Sept. 20, a government official said.
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Britain May Vote on EU membership in 2016: Report
British Prime Minister David Cameron intends to hold a referendum on the country's membership of the European Union around June of 2016, the Independent on Sunday reported.
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'All Sides Must Want a Deal': Greek Prime Minister Tells Washington
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew that a cash-for-reform deal to keep Greece in the euro zone would need the commitment of all sides, a Greek official said, ahead of a crucial summit of euro zone leaders on Sunday.
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For Greece, The Worst Catastrophe Now Would be to Stay in The Eurozone
A Grexit, with a managed default and devaluation to kickstart recovery, is the only deal that should be on the table.
-
Greece Vows Pension, Tax Reforms From Next Week in Return for Loan
Greece today promised it would start pension and tax reforms next week, as demanded by creditors, in return for a three-year eurozone loan to drag its financial system back from the brink of collapse.
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German Red Cross Ready to Provide Humanitarian Aid to Greece
The German Red Cross said today it was willing to rush medical and other humanitarian aid to Greece as the country's economy teetered on the brink of collapse.
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Barack Obama, Angela Merkel Discuss Greek Debt Crisis in Phone Call
President Barack Obama spoke by telephone with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday to discuss the Greece debt crisis before his talks with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, the White House said.
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'Can't Take Risk' of Greece Leaving Euro: French Prime Minister
France can't take the risk of Greece leaving the eurozone, which would have an effect across the globe, the prime minister said today, adding that the basis for a deal with Athens was there.
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'Door Open to Discussions' on Greece: Francois Hollande, Angela Merkel
French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday the door was open for a return to debt negotiations with Greece, but called on Athens to make "serious" proposals.
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What Next for Greece? A Timeline
Leaders from Greece and other eurozone countries are looking to see if there is a way to resolve the struggling country's ongoing debt crisis, following a resounding rejection by Greeks of the latest bailout conditions.
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Eurozone's Poorer Nations Take Hard Line on Greece
The eurozone's poorer former communist nations, having themselves endured painful market reforms and austerity programmes, are taking a hard line on Greece after its people voted to reject bailout terms.
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Alexis Tsipras, Angela Merkel Agree to Discuss Greece's Proposals at Summit
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke by telephone today and agreed that Athens would present proposals to a eurozone summit the next day, a Greek government source said.
