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Greeks Divided as Polls Close in Hotly Contested Referendum
Millions of Greeks cast ballots in a referendum that may determine the country’s economic survival and its future in Europe.
Greeks Withdraw Billions From Banks as Euro Crisis Talks Reach 'Breaking Point'
Greek citizens have withdrawn $4.54 billion from banks in the last week, while he deadline for the country's next debt repayment is Tuesday, June 30. Today's talks are decisive in resolving the crisis.
The Dangers of the Grexit
Fears of a Greek loan default and withdrawal from the eurozone grew larger Thursday night as the International Monetary Fund pulled out of cash-for-fiscal reforms talks with Greece’s leadership.
Ex-IMF Head Dominique Strauss-Kahn Cleared of Pimping Charges in France
Former IMF head and French presidential hopeful Strauss-Kahn had described the sex parties as much-needed "recreational sessions" to relieve pressure during the global financial crisis.
Speakers Gather at Emergency Economic Summit in Athens as Greece Reaches Moment of Truth
Greece had to empty out an emergency bank account in order to pay its last IMF debt repayment. Now there really is no money left, but millions more euros have to be paid within weeks.
The Greek Prime Minister’s Meeting With Putin Sent a Message to the EU
Alexis Tsipras traveled to Moscow to meet with the Russian leader and deliver a message to the European Union, which has refused to renegotiate the bailout loans that continue to weigh on the struggling Greek economy.
Debt Deal Puts Greece's New Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in a Tough Spot
A frustrated reaction to the deal from voters and governing Syriza Party members reflects the mood of most Greeks, who are sick and tired of wallowing in financial crisis.
How Greece Could Change the Future of Europe
Syriza's election victory is the biggest breakthrough in the painfully slow-motion process of European voters reclaiming their democratic input on fundamental economic policy issues.
A Wave of Discontent Is Crashing the Status Quo in Greece
Four decades of dominance over Greece by two major political parties is expected to end Sunday with a victory by Alexis Tsipras and his left-wing Syriza party, which will likely reject austerity measures imposed by international groups.
Young Greeks Hope a Syriza Victory in Sunday's Election Will Save Their Lost Generation
The populist leftist party Syriza plans to end austerity, cut taxes, and increase social spending in a bid to tackle what its leaders have labeled a "humanitarian crisis" in Greece.
IMF Debts Made the Ebola Outbreak Worse, Report Says
British researchers say stringent IMF lending policies left Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea with underfunded health systems and a shortage of doctors.
The Economies of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone Have Been Wrecked by Ebola
Experts say the $300 million pledge — the details of which are to be announced in January — is crucial for Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone. But they also warn it could pile further debt on the countries, among Africa's poorest.