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Europe's Bailout - 0 views

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Meanwhile, the banks that caused much of this mess are getting all their money back. A more equitable approach would require the banks to pay at least part of the bill - writing down the debts of some European governments or extending their maturities into the future to allow battered European economies time to recover.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Meanwhile, the banks that caused much of this mess are getting all their money back. A more equitable approach would require the banks to pay at least part of the bill - writing down the debts of some European governments or extending their maturities into the future to allow battered European economies time to recover.</div>

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Euro Crisis Tests Germany's Leadership - 0 views

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At a defining moment for the European Union, its largest country, Germany, appeared divided and its leader absent, raising significant concerns about what kind of leadership Chancellor Angela Merkel can offer as the region tries to stabilize financial markets and shore up its common currency.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">At a defining moment for the European Union, its largest country, Germany, appeared divided and its leader absent, raising significant concerns about what kind of leadership Chancellor Angela Merkel can offer as the region tries to stabilize financial markets and shore up its common currency.</div>

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Interview with Economist Nouriel Roubini: 'We Will Have Even More Crises in the Future' - 0 views

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First came the real estate crisis. Then the financial system melted down. And now, skyrocketing public debt is threatening entire countries. Star economist Nouriel Roubini tells SPIEGEL that more crises will come and go before world leaders agree on true reform. He says breaking up huge banks would be a good place to start.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">First came the real estate crisis. Then the financial system melted down. And now, skyrocketing public debt is threatening entire countries. Star economist Nouriel Roubini tells SPIEGEL that more crises will come and go before world leaders agree on true reform. He says breaking up huge banks would be a good place to start.</div>

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Euro Rescue Bid: Punish the Markets for their Mistakes! - 0 views

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Europe has put up 750 billion euros in an effort to stop speculation against the European common currency. Still, it remains to be seen if financial markets will learn their lesson. After all, speculators aren't even being punished for the damage they have caused. But they should be.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Europe has put up 750 billion euros in an effort to stop speculation against the European common currency. Still, it remains to be seen if financial markets will learn their lesson. After all, speculators aren't even being punished for the damage they have caused. But they should be.</div>

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Spectre of Greek payout brings humiliating defeat for Chancellor Merkel's coalition - 0 views

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Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling coalition was seriously weakened last night after her party suffered a humiliating defeat in a key regional state election which was certain to deprive her government of its crucial working majority in Germany's upper house of parliament.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling coalition was seriously weakened last night after her party suffered a humiliating defeat in a key regional state election which was certain to deprive her government of its crucial working majority in Germany's upper house of parliament.</div>

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EU sets up crisis fund to protect euro from market 'wolves' - 0 views

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The EU faced the biggest test in its history last night as it launched a last-ditch effort to save the euro, amid acute fears that markets could unleash a fresh attack on the currency on Monday.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The EU faced the biggest test in its history last night as it launched a last-ditch effort to save the euro, amid acute fears that markets could unleash a fresh attack on the currency on Monday.</div>

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Eurozone wants tough mechanism to defend stability of the euro - 0 views

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European Union leaders are working around the clock to create a new measure to defend the euro before financial markets reopen on Monday. EU finance ministers will meet on Sunday to discuss the plan.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">European Union leaders are working around the clock to create a new measure to defend the euro before financial markets reopen on Monday. EU finance ministers will meet on Sunday to discuss the plan.</div>

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Greek Debt Woes Ripple Outward, From Asia to U.S. - 0 views

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The fear that began in Athens, raced through Europe, and finally shook the stock market in the United States is now affecting the broader global economy, from the ability of Asian corporations to raise money to the outlook for money-market funds where American savers park their cash.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The fear that began in Athens, raced through Europe, and finally shook the stock market in the United States is now affecting the broader global economy, from the ability of Asian corporations to raise money to the outlook for money-market funds where American savers park their cash.</div>

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The Greek spirit of resistance turns its guns on the IMF - 0 views

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Years of national denial about looming bankruptcy have turned to resentment as Greece is told how it must tackle its debt crisis

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Years of national denial about looming bankruptcy have turned to resentment as Greece is told how it must tackle its debt crisis</div>

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Angela Merkel's coalition heads for defeat in crucial state election - 0 views

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Defeat in North Rhine-Westphalia would undermine German chancellor's legislation on tax cuts and health reforms

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Defeat in North Rhine-Westphalia would undermine German chancellor's legislation on tax cuts and health reforms</div>

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