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ECB plans to step up stimulus ahead of summer market lull

Tuesday, 19 May 2015, 11:43 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

A top European Central Bank official says the bank will boost May and June bond purchases intended to stimulate the eurozone's economic recovery. ECB official Benoit Coeure said Tuesday the bank...

Greece fears over bailout grow; Spain sees deal within days

Monday, 18 May 2015, 12:28 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

Greek government borrowing rates shot up Monday amid growing concern the country will be unable to meet upcoming repayments to the International Monetary Fund. Interest rates on two-year bonds...

Updated: Islamic State killed hundreds as it took Iraq's Ramadi

Monday, 18 May 2015, 08:16 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

A spokesman for the governor of Iraq's Anbar province said Monday that about 500 people — both civilians and Iraqi soldiers — are estimated to have been killed over the past few days as...

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