Greece Wins Second Bailout as Europe Picks Aid Over Default -- Bloomberg
Debt-stricken Greece won a second bailout after European governments wrung concessions from private investors and tapped into European Central Bank profits to shield the euro area from a precedent-setting default.
Finance ministers awarded 130 billion euros ($173 billion) in aid, engineered a central-bank profits transfer and coaxed investors into providing more debt relief in an exchange meant to tide Greece past a March bond repayment. Stocks fell and the euro fluctuated as investors speculated the deal won’t fix Greece’s long-term challenges.
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MIDDLE EAST
Red Cross negotiating pause to fighting in Syria.
Iran warns U.S. as Syria intensifies crackdown. Conflicting reports on the mission of Iranian warships in Syria.
Iran says would act against enemies if endangered.
Yemen voters elect new leader to end Saleh rule.
A hunger striker at death’s door turns up the heat on Israel – and on the Palestinian leadership.
Israeli army defuses explosive device on border with Egypt; police on high alert at Aqsa compound.
Israelis fear homefront vulnerable to Iran attacks.
ASIA
North Korea warns of 'total war' over South's military drills.
Japan says no decision yet on Iran oil import cuts.
Thai, Malaysian leaders hold talks on border unrest.
China has high praise for VP's trip to US.
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AFRICA
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Libya army to intervene in southeast clashes.
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Thousands of refugees flee Mali fighting.
Zimbabwe's Mugabe turns 88, vowing to cling to power.
EUROPE
Eurozone seals second Greek bailout.
12 EU leaders call for open markets to fuel growth.
Putin, before poll, says Russia needs stronger army.
Spain to send military planes to Florida to collect a half of a billion dollars worth of treasure.
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AMERICAS
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Chile-Peru border closed over landmine hazard.
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Al-Qaeda in Yemen confirms senior leader's death.
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