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Thursday, December 01, 2011

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Signs Signal Pause In Stock Market Rally

Trader Gerard Farco, left, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011.

December 1, 2011 The euphoria over central banks' moves to ease Europe's credit crisis has given way to some concern over weakness in China's economy.

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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

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In U.K., Public Servants Stage Huge Strike

Thousands of protesters took part in a march against the government's proposed changes to public sector pensions in London today (Nov. 30, 2011).

November 30, 2011 Angry about planned austerity measures that include cuts in their pensions, about 2 million teachers, ambulance drivers, tax collectors and others are expected to take part.

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Monday, November 21, 2011

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Stocks Close Sharply Down

November 21, 2011 The likely collapse of the so-called supercommittee's efforts to put together a deficit-reduction deal and continued concern about the debt crisis in Europe are pushing stocks down on Wall Street.

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Monday, November 14, 2011

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After 'Frenetic' Weekend, Italy Rushes To Limit Financial Damage

Italy's premier-designate, Mario Monti, on Sunday in Rome.

November 14, 2011 In Italy, and in Greece, new leaders are trying to show they can tackle the nations' debt problems.

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Thursday, November 03, 2011

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Greece Scraps Referendum Plan

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou heads to a cabinet meeting in Athens earlier today (Nov. 3, 2011).

November 3, 2011 Prime Minister George Papanedreou's call for a referendum on a bailout package that would require harsh austerity measures had ripped apart the government and brought criticism from other leaders. Papanedreou reversed himself in a speech to parliament.

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Wednesday, November 02, 2011

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Sarkozy: Aid To Greece Won't Be Paid Until After The Referendum

German Chancellor Angela Merkel talks to French President Nicolas Sarkozy on the eve of the G-20 summit in Cannes, France, earlier today.

November 2, 2011 The French leader said Greece would not get its next installment of its rescue loans, until after Greeks cast a vote on whether to accept the terms. The timing, however, might leave Greece in a tough position without enough money to pay its obligations.

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Crisis Talks In Cannes Over Greek Bailout Plan

November 2, 2011 Financial markets are watching what happens in the French resort, where European leaders plan to grill Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou over his plan to have a referendum on a bailout package aimed at shoring up his nation.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

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Europe's Rescue Package Goes Down, Stocks Point Up; What Gives?

Slovak Prime Minister Iveta Radicova, who saw her coalition government fall with the "no" vote on a Eurozone rescue package.

October 12, 2011 Though the Slovak parliament rejected the plan, it's expected to vote again later this week. And approval is expected. Internal Slovak politics has been in play.

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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

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Greece Seeks Financial Aid; Italy's Credit Rating Is Lowered

September 20, 2011 Greece officials will ask lenders for new money to help stave off default, while Italy's credit rating has been lowered a notch by Standard and Poor's.

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Wednesday, March 09, 2011

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Gadhafi Warns Against No-Fly Zone, Threatens Violence

A rebel militiaman weeps after his brother was critically wounded on March 8, 2011 near Ras Lanuf, Libya.

March 9, 2011 Libya no-fly zone; Iceland financial crisis arrests; Blagojevich

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

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Giffords Is Devoted To Overcoming Partisanship, Friend Says

The Nelson family leaves for vacation in 1954: from left to right is Ozzie Nelson, Ricky Nelson, Harriet Nelson and David Nelson.

January 12, 2011 Gabrielle Giffords friend speaks; flight crew caused crash that killed Polish president; Portugal raises investments; actor David Nelson dies

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