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In Greece: Minister says confidence vote would be “self-evident”

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is likely to call a confidence vote in his government…

Greek opposition party refuses to back PM in any confidence vote

August 16, 2015

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Greek opposition party refuses to back PM in any confidence vote

However Schaeuble’s interview Sunday backing the package, as well as positive comments made at the…

Merkel sees no certainty that Greek bailout will succeed

August 16, 2015

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Merkel sees no certainty that Greek bailout will succeed

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will ask lawmakers to back an 86 billion euro ($95.5 billion)…

Sri Lanka’s Mahinda Rajapaksa eyes a political comeback

August 16, 2015

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Sri Lanka’s Mahinda Rajapaksa eyes a political comeback

Since his ouster as president, Rajapaksa has been actively plotting his comeback by positioning himself…

President: Rajapaksa’s not going to be the Prime Minister

August 15, 2015

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President: Rajapaksa’s not going to be the Prime Minister

As fate would have it, it is the very Sri Lankans that Rajapaksa alienated could…

Third bailout deal with Greece possible before August 20 — EU Commission

August 14, 2015

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Third bailout deal with Greece possible before August 20 — EU Commission

In an appeal to lawmakers before the vote, Tsipras defended the decision to accept a…

Greek ruling party heading for split as bailout vote looms

August 14, 2015

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Greek ruling party heading for split as bailout vote looms

Greek lawmakers approved their country’s draft third bailout on Friday after a almost 24-hour marathon…

Greece back from brink as parliament approves third bailout

August 14, 2015

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Greece back from brink as parliament approves third bailout

“This is the solidarity that we owe Greece, to enable the entire eurozone to return…

Greek prime minister warns Syriza party about early elections

August 2, 2015

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Greek prime minister warns Syriza party about early elections

Tsipras, who was elected for a four-year term in January, has managed to push unpopular…

Greece’s creditors say satisfied by second reform vote

August 1, 2015

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Greece’s creditors say satisfied by second reform vote

In an inauspicious start to talks over awarding Greece a third bailout, worldwide officials have…