Greece on strike as bailout deal in limbo

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Unions in Greece launched a two-day general strike against planned austerity measures Friday, a day after the country's crucial international bailout was put in limbo by its partners in the 17-nation eurozone.

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Barroso expects Greece bailout package next week

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NEW DELHI (Reuters) - European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso expressed confidence that a second bailout package for Greece would be finalized next week, but said Athens needed to implement structural reforms to restore confidence in its economy. The European Union and the International Monetary Fund have shown increasing frustration with Athens over its broken promises and weeks of …

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Greece given tough bailout terms

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Eurozone ministers set three tough new conditions for a bailout deal for Greece, as Greek unions plan a 48-hour strike in protest against cuts.

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