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Oil near $100 as Greece approves austerity cuts
Oil prices rose to near $100 a barrel Monday in Asia after the Greek parliament approved new austerity measures that should secure a bailout and avoid bankruptcy.
Japan's economy shrinks 2.3 percent in 4Q
Japan's economy shrank 2.3 percent in the fourth quarter as manufacturers were battered by the strong yen, weak export demand amid the European debt crisis and flooding in Thailand.
Asia stocks rise after Greece austerity vote
Asian stock markets rose Monday, just hours after Greece's parliament approved a new set of austerity measures that were required by international lenders in exchange for an emergency bailout.
Oil above $99 as Greece approves austerity cuts
Oil prices rose above $99 a barrel Monday in Asia after the Greek parliament approved new austerity measures that should secure a bailout and avoid bankruptcy.
Greek coalition expels 43 deputies on debt dissent
Greece's coalition government has expelled 43 deputies from its ranks in parliament, over dissent in a crucial debt vote.
Greece passes new austerity deal amid rioting
Greece's parliament early Monday approved harsh new austerity measures demanded by bailout creditors to save the debt-crippled country from bankruptcy, after rioters in central Athens torched buildings, looted shops and clashed with riot police.
Greek parliament approves crucial austerity bill
Greece's parliament has approved an austerity and debt-relief bill, crucial for the country to avoid bankruptcy and remain in the eurozone.
Jittery investors watch Greece, US economic data
For the past six weeks, Wall Street traders have optimistically pushed the Dow Jones industrial average up nearly 4.8 percent on a belief that the U.S. economic recovery is finally gaining momentum.
Greek lawmakers begin crucial debt vote
Lawmakers in Greece have begun voting for a crucial austerity and debt-relief bill needed to avoid bankruptcy, after riots raged in Athens.
Greek premier appeals for calm amid riots, looting
Greece's prime minister has appealed for calm amid widespread rioting and looting in Athens before a critical parliamentary vote on harsh austerity measures demanded to keep the country from going bankrupt and within the eurozone.
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