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Spanish parliament approves new Greece bailout
Spanish lawmakers overwhelming approved Greece's third bailout package following a debate in parliament which the ruling party used to defend its economic record.
19 August 2015
Japan economy's contraction a blow for 'Abenomics'
Japan's economy contracted last quarter, boosting speculation the central bank will be forced to unleash more stimulus as Tokyo's "Abenomics" growth blitz stumbles.
17 August 2015
Germany touts Greek change of heart ahead of key bailout vote
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her hardline Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble on Sunday hailed a dramatic change in Greece's approach to its debt crisis.
17 August 2015
IMF warns of 'disorderly correction' if China reform slows
The IMF warned that China, the world's second-largest economy, could face a "disorderly correction" followed by slower growth if its reform program slows.
15 August 2015
Eurozone approves Greek bailout accord worth up to 86 bn euros: official
Eurozone finance ministers approved Friday a third debt bailout worth up to 86 billion euros to keep Greece afloat and avoid its chaotic exit from the single currency bloc.
15 August 2015
Advantages and disadvantages of Kyrgyzstan's accession into EEU
Kazakhstani political analysts discuss advantages and disadvantages of Kyrgyzstan's accession into the Eurasian Economic Union.
14 August 2015
China's long march to currency reform takes a step forward
China's currency devaluation is a step in the long march to a more open regime for the yuan, analysts say, but authorities will need to further loosen their controls to promote long-term growth.
14 August 2015
Greece's Tsipras says German plan 'would lead to crisis without end'
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras warned that a German proposal to give his debt-ridden country a bridging loan rather than agree a new bailout would be "a return to a crisis without end".
14 August 2015
Greece reaches deal with creditors: government source
Greece has reached a deal on a multi-billion bailout with its international creditors after marathon talks.
11 August 2015
Greek PM sees bailout deal after August 15
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and French President Francois Hollande agreed that Athens and its international creditors "can and must" reach a bailout deal after August 15.
07 August 2015
Sisi to unveil 'new Suez Canal' as Egypt makes history
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi inaugurates a "new" Suez Canal in a lavish and heavily secured ceremony, as Egypt seeks to boost its economy and international standing.
06 August 2015
Nazarbayev ratifies Kyrgyzstan's accession to EEU
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has signed the ratification of the agreement on Kyrgyzstan's joining to the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU).
06 August 2015
Greece in 'final stretch' for deal with creditors: PM
Greece is in the "final stretch" of talks for a deal with creditors on a new bailout, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said.
06 August 2015
Pacific trade deal nearing completion despite delay, Kerry insists
Asia-Pacific countries negotiating a vast free-trade pact are "nearing completion" of a landmark agreement, US Secretary of State John Kerry said.
04 August 2015
IMF approves $1.7 bn loan installment to Ukraine
The International Monetary Fund announced the approval of a $1.7 billion loan installment to Ukraine despite uncertainty about the country's debt sustainability and a conflict with separatist forces.
01 August 2015
Spain raises pay before elections, warns on Catalonia
Spanish public workers will get a one-percent pay rise next year, trumpeting the country's economic recovery a few months ahead of a general election.
01 August 2015
IMF says it will not join new Greece bailout right now
The International Monetary Fund said it would not join a new bailout program for Greece until conditions for debt sustainability.
31 July 2015
IMF: Ukraine economic picture 'incredibly encouraging'
Ukraine's government is determined to undertake long-needed reforms, making the economic picture in the country very encouraging.
30 July 2015
Clinton to urge Congress to lift Cuba embargo
Hillary Clinton will urge US lawmakers Friday to lift the trade embargo against Cuba.
30 July 2015