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British PM holds meeting with FinMin, BoE on Grexit risk
British Prime Minister David Cameron chaired a contingency meeting on a possible Greek exit from the eurozone with Finance Ministry and Bank of England officials on Monday, his spokesman said.
Speaking to reporters, the spokesman said on the risk of financial market contagion, ?It?s something we want to be vigilant about.?
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Greece set for technical talks with lenders on Wednesday, EU officials say
A technical team from Greece will open talks about economic reforms this week with experts from its international lenders, the European Union, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund, EU officials said.
Migrant boat sinks off southwestern Turkey, at least six dead
At least six migrants were killed when a boat capsized and sank off Turkey's southwest province of Mu?la Feb. 7, semi-official Anadolu Agency quoted the provincial governor as saying.
Fitch in new downgrade warning
Greece needs a long-lasting funding agreement to avoid having its credit rating downgraded, a Fitch representative warned on Tuesday.
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Lauren Stoner tries to open a champagne bottle in Miami
Lauren Stoner was spotted on a Miami beach with a tiny bikini and a bottle of champagne. The 30 year old from Virginia, USA is a model, but became famous through her participation in TV reality show “The Spin Crowd” which was received negatively by the crowd. Her relationship with director Michael Bay was also something which surely aided in her fame.
Kosovo Politicians Trade Accusations After Unrest
Kosovo’s government accused opposition leaders of trying to seize power using violence after protest clashes in Pristina that left over 170 people injured, while the opposition blamed the police.
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Levy: Let us read together history book that unites us
BELGRADE - Israeli Ambassador in Serbia Yossef Levy expressed on Monday his gratitude and admiration for the manner in which Serbian officials honor the memory of Holocaust victims, adding, however, that many citizens are unaware of the Jewish Holocaust in Serbia.
Lawyer appeals sentences of policemen convicted in Korkmaz killing
The lawyer for two police officers who were convicted of killing of 19-year-old Gezi protester Ali ?smail Korkmaz has appealed a court decision that sentenced them to 10 years in prison.
The lawyer reportedly submitted a petition to the Supreme Court of Appeals on Jan. 23, demanding a reversal of the judgment and the release of the officers, according to Hürriyet.
Ultra short films to occupy the public space
Short films will be screened simultaneously in more than 200 cities and more than 20 countries around the world, including Turkey, during the Art By Chance Ultra Short Film Festival Packing a punch into just half a minute, ultra-short films aren't coming to a theater near you, but somewhere even closer: Everywhere in the urban space.
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Moody's: Greece exit from eurozone unlikely, less risk of contagion than in 2012
The likelihood of Greece leaving the European single currency remains relatively unlikely than during the peak of the eurozone crisis and the risk of contagion to other countries is lower than in 2012, rating agency Moody's said on Wednesday.