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Greece debates measures to secure bailout13/02/12

(ATHENS) Greek lawmakers yesterday began debating legislation introducing severe austerity measures necessary for the country to secure a 130 billion euro (S$216 billion) bailout from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund and stave off bankruptcy.

Weak growth, tension may shatter EU: Soros13/02/12

(WASHINGTON) Billionaire investor George Soros predicted weak growth and lingering political tension that could shatter Europe's economic union even if Greece agrees to austerity measures.

Romney stems mid-week losses with narrow win in Maine13/02/12

(PORTLAND, Maine) Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney grabbed back some momentum after mid-week losses in three states, scoring a narrow win in Maine's caucuses on Saturday, hours after winning a straw poll of Republican conservative activists.

France to extend life of nuclear plants13/02/12

UK bankers arrested in probe into tax offences13/02/12

SEC starts probe into private equity firms13/02/12

Planned French transactions tax draws flak13/02/12

Barclays asks US court to enforce Lehman asset buy13/02/12