Merkel buries euro bonds as summit tension rises
German Chancellor Angela Merkel sought to bury once and for all the idea of common eurozone bonds on Tuesday, saying Europe would not share total debt liability 'as long as I live', as the bloc's big
Euro's big four agree growth boost, split on bonds
German Chancellor Angela Merkel resisted pressure on Friday for common eurozone bonds or a more flexible use of Europe's rescue funds but agreed with leaders of France, Italy and Spain on a 130 billio
IMF sees risks to global growth, calls for collective action
The International Monetary Fund has warned of significant risks to the world economy from the European debt crisis and excessive fiscal tightening in some rich nations, urging collective action to low
G20 backs Europe's plans for overhaul to fight crisis
Europe won support from world leaders on Tuesday for an ambitious but slow-moving overhaul of the eurozone, even as pressure built in financial markets for quicker solutions to its debt crisis that th
India may not inject $10 billion into IMF bailout fund immediately
India may not be called upon to inject USD 10 billion (Rs 55,000 crore) it has committed to the IMF for bailing out debt-wrecked eurozone if the global economic situation improves.
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Europe, China worries hurt business sentiment: Survey
Asia's top companies are less upbeat on their business outlook than in the first quarter, with mounting concern over the eurozone crisis and a slowdown in China's growth, according to the latest Thoms
Emerging economies pose conditions on IMF boost
Leaders of emerging economies said on Monday that they wanted the IMF to put in place reforms to increase their influence before they step up contributions to a fund to prevent future crises.
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India and Russia boost IMF crisis firewall
India and Russia each pledged $10 billion on Monday for an IMF firewall meant to prevent future crises, marking a new level of commitment by emerging economies as they seek a greater voice.
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China, emerging powers pump up IMF firewall
Led by China, emerging economies pledged huge sums to the International Monetary Fund's global firewall on Monday, helping it raise $456 billion in resources as the eurozone crisis rages.
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Pro-bailout conservatives win Greek election
Fears of an imminent Greek exit from Europe's joint currency receded on Sunday after the conservative New Democracy came first in critical elections and pro-bailout parties won enough Parliamentary se