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European Markets Mixed Ahead Of EU Meeting

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European markets were mixed Monday as investors remained watchful ahead of the meetings between the Greek and other European leaders this week to discuss measures to tackle the economic and financial instability plaguing Greece.
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European markets rose Friday as investor sentiment turned positive amid hopes that German Chancellor Angela Merkel would step up measures to alleviate the debt burden faced by the euro zone and revive the economic growth momentum.
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Vanessa Bryant Denies Plastic Surgery Because Of Kobe, But Sporting A Dramatically Different Face [PHOTOS]

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Julian Assange To Give Live Statement From Ecuadorian Embassy Sunday

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US Supersonic Plane Crashes Seconds Into Its Test Flight

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