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Richard Parker

Supporters of Austrian far right Freedom Party (FPOe) presidential candidate Norbert Hofer hold images of his face in Vienna, Austria.

The European Union may be fragile, but it’s not cracking up just yet

Economics

Italian voters gave a thumbs down to constitutional reform that would have strengthened a pro-EU leader. But voters in Austria reject a far-right candidate.

The US Treasury in Washington. Failure to raise the debt ceiling could lead to the US government to default.

Why it’s a bad idea to gamble with the credit rating of the United States

Business, Economics and Jobs
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Lucas Papademos: The New Man In Greece

Global Politics
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