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Greece wants US to get tough with hedge funds
Greek prime minister to ask Obama for greater regulation to prevent financial speculation.
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US eyes chance for Mid-East peace
US Vice-President Joe Biden says there is a "moment of real opportunity" for peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
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Northrop and EADS exit tanker bid
Northrop Grumman and EADS pull out of bidding for a $35bn US Air Force air-to-air refuelling tanker contract.
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Women's Reservation Bill presented to Indian upper house
India's government presented the Women's Reservation Bill to the upper house of parliament on Monday, 14 years after it was first proposed.
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Latvia eases immigration restrictions in bid for cash infusion
Latvia is desperate to attract new investors that could help the recovery of the country’s weak economy. But its recent easing of visa restrictions for non-EU citizens has sparked a nationalist outcry.
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US eases sanctions for freer web
The US eases sanctions on Iran, Cuba and Sudan to allow the export of web services that help the spread of information.
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Barroso wants EU-wide law for radioactive waste
Commission to publish draft law on how to deal with nuclear waste by the end of the year.
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AIG selling second overseas unit
AIG sells an insurance group to rival MetLife for $15.5bn, as it continues to raise funds to pay off a federal bail-out.
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