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Holland 'In Crisis' After Government Loses Debt Deal Partner
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Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and his cabinet resigned on Monday after talks on new austerity package failed.
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Myanmar Opposition Boycotts Parliament Over Oath
Newly elected members of Myanmar's pro-democracy opposition party may boycott the parliament to which they just won entry.
French Elections Come Down To The Wire
The two candidates with the highest vote totals in the first round will face each other in the deciding second round.
Myanmar Seeks Out Japanese Aid To Relieve Debt
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Spanish Oil Exec Urges Caution Following Second Argentine Seizure
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US Stock Futures Poised For Higher Open On GE, Microsoft Earnings
Stocks were poised for a higher open, putting the S&P 500 on track to snap a 2-day drop, after better-than-expected results from Microsoft and General Electric Co propelled what has been a solid earnings season to date.
South Sudan Troops To Withdraw From Heglig Oil Field
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir ordered his forces to withdraw from the town of Heglig on Friday, even though he still believes the oil field is property of South Sudan.
GE, Microsoft Earnings Lift Stock Futures
Stock index futures rose on Friday, indicating the S&P 500 may snap a 2-day decline, after better-than expected results from Microsoft and General Electric Co propelled a solid earnings season.
US Stock Futures Rise After GE, Microsoft Earnings
Stock index futures rose on Friday, indicating the S&P 500 may snap a 2-day decline, after quarterly results from Microsoft and General Electric Co propelled a solid earnings season.
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The European Union will formalize a suspension of sanctions against Myanmar next Monday, allowing for major easing on restrictions against the country over the next year.
Airline Passenger Data To Be Shared Between EU And US
The European Union parliament approved a deal on Thursday that will allow U.S. authorities to store sensitive data on trans-Atlantic airline passengers.
Spanish Debt Sale Holds Markets In Check
German bond yields hovered near record lows and the euro held steady on Thursday ahead of bond auctions by Spain and France that are key to investor confidence in Europe's ability to tackle growing economic and fiscal problems.
Asian Shares Flat Awaiting Spanish Bond Sale
Asian shares moved in a narrow range Thursday after the previous day's rally as investors grew cautious ahead of a key Spanish bond sale that would test the market's risk appetite as concerns mounted over the euro zone's debt crisis.
Japan Cuts Iran Oil Imports Further; Europe, Taiwan Follow Suit
Japan slashed its oil purchases from Iran in April, cutting imports from the Islamic Republic by nearly 80 percent.
Iran: The West Cannot Force Us To Surrender
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