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European Union Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele (L) and Albania's Prime Minister Sali Berisha attend a joint news conference in Tirana on March 19, 2010. European Union
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - MARCH 18: Hamburg fans are seen during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 second leg match between RSC Anderlecht and Hamburger SV at Constant Vanden Stock Stadium on March 18, 2010 in Brussels, Belgium. Brussels
Sporting Lisbon's midfielder Miguel Veloso (C) reacts during their Europa League qualifying football match against Atletico Madrid at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals. Lisbon
In this photo released by China's Xinhua news agency, fireworks explode over the People's Square in Giuyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province early Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, the New Year's Day on China's lunar calendar. China
EU Council President Herman Van Rompuy (R) flanked by Georgian Prime Minister Nika Gilauri give a joint press conference after their working session on March 16, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. Herman Van Rompuy
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 20: Peter Orszag, director of the Office of Management and Budget, speaks on a mobile phone before President Barack Obama spoke to the Democratic Caucus about the need to pass the Health Care Reform bill on Capitol Hill, March 20, 2010 in Washington, DC. The House is expected to vote on the bill on Sunday, March 21. Barack Obama
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - DECEMBER 07: Ritt Bjerregrad, major of Copenhagen, addresses the audience during the opening ceremony of the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2009 on December 7, 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Politicians and environmentalists meet for the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2009 that runs until December 18. Copenhagen
Deputy head, Middle East and North Africa - DFID Mary Hunt, right speaks with her colleagues as she attends the meeting of the working group for Yemen Development Needs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010. North Africa
Ambassador for the Madrid final, former Spanish player Emilio Butragueno arrives on stage to proceed to the draw of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals at the UEFA headquarters on March 19, 2010 in Nyon. The final will be played on May 22, 2010 in Madrid. Madrid
NATO peacekeepers guard the site of Gazimestan for the last day after it is handing the security to Kosovo Police on Thursday March 18, 2010. NATO says it is putting local police in charge of securing the site of an ancient battle that lies at the historical heart of Serbia's resolve to retain the territory of Kosovo. The site was the scene of an epic 1389 battle for Kosovo, in which a Christian army led by Serbian Prince Lazar was defeated by invading Ottoman forces. In 1989, Slobodan Milosevic used the site to deliver a speech that whipped up Serb nationalism that helped lead to the disintegration of Yugoslavia. NATO
The reception desk is shown at Google's New York offices on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008. Google Inc. says Microsoft Corp. could use its proposed $42 billion acquisition of Yahoo Inc. to gain illegal control over the Internet, underscoring the online search leader's queasiness about its two biggest rivals teaming up. Google Inc.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou, left, speaks with European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek at the European Parliament in Brussels, Thursday March 18, 2010. Papandreou said Thursday his country needs a firmer eurozone bailout plan to lift market pressure on his government and lower its borrowing rates. He told a European Parliament Committee Thursday that "this is not to be asking for money, but to have some form of an instrument on the table." European Parliament
South African President Jacob Zuma (2ndL) poses with Zimbabwean leaders, Prime minister Morgan Tsvangirai (L), President Robert Mugabe (2ndR) and Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara after holding talks at the Rainbow Towers in Harare on March 18, 2010. South African President Jacob Zuma said his talks on March 18 with Zimbabwe's feuding leaders were 'fruitful', but gave little sign of a breakthrough in resolving issues straining the unity government. Zimbabwe
Environmental Protection Agency investigators continue to take samples from the United Campus Ministry center building at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, N.H., Thursday, Jan. 7,2010. Officials say a woman likely contracted anthrax during a drum circle at the ministry last month after swallowing airborn anthrax spores. The woman became critically ill, but she is said to be improving. Environmental Protection Agency
Cardinal Sean Brady (L), Primate of All Ireland and Archbishop prepares to read the 'Pastoral Letter of the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI to the Catholics of Ireland' at St.Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh, Northern Ireland, on March 20, 2010. As a priest in 1975, Cardinal Sean Brady who was at meetings where children signed vows of silence over complaints against paedophile priest Fr Brendan Smyth, said he wanted to apologise to 'all those who feel I have let them down'. The pope's letter expressing shame and remorse for the sexual abuse of children by priests in Ireland 'falls far short' of addressing the concerns of victims, campaigners said on March 20. The One in Four group bemoaned the lack of an apology for the way victims were dismissed when they tried to complain to Church authorities, while Survivors of Child Abuse said the letter lacked 'substance'. Northern Ireland
An Indian woman labourer carries stones on a construction site at a railway station in New Delhi, 18 February 2007. Whilst India's economy has undergone a substantial transformation since independence in 1947, women still suffer high levels of wage discrimination in the Indian urban labour market India
L to R: Former British premier Tony Blair, who is the special envoy for the Middle East Quartet, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, and EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton attend a press conference after talks in Moscow on March 19, 2010. The International Quartet on the Middle East urged Israel to freeze all settlement activity and expressed deep concern about the situation in Gaza, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said. Catherine Ashton
WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 29: (L-R) Office of Compliance of the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Division Director Michael Levy, Drug Enforcement Administration Deputy Assistant Administrator Joseph Rannazzisi, United States Anti Doping Agency CEO Travis Tygart, Interim Executive Director and CEO for the scientific & regulatory affairs of the National Nutritional Foods Association Daniel Fabricant and Richard Kingham, partner at Covington & Burling LLP, are sworn in before testifying to the Senate Judiciary Committee's Crime and Drugs Subcommittee during a hearing on 'Body Building Products and Hidden Steroids: Enforcement Barriers' on Capitol Hill September 29, 2009 in Washington, DC. The committee is considering drawing up legislation that would give the Food and Drug Administration the responsibility of screening dietary suppliments for illegal steroids before they can be marketed and sold. Food and Drug Administration

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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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A man sets up the Greek flag prior to the joint press conference of Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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A man sets up the Greek flag prior to the joint press conference of Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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Greek Prime Minister Georgios Andreas Papandreou and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (unseen) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.

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Greek Prime Minister Georgios Andreas Papandreou and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (unseen) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.

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Greek Prime Minister Georgios Andreas Papandreou and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (unseen) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.

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Greek Prime Minister Georgios Andreas Papandreou and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (unseen) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.

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Greek Prime Minister Georgios Andreas Papandreou and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (unseen) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.

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Greek Prime Minister Georgios Andreas Papandreou and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (unseen) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.

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Greek Prime Minister Georgios Andreas Papandreou and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (unseen) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.

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Greek Prime Minister Georgios Andreas Papandreou and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (unseen) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.

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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou gives a joint press conference with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (not pictured) after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou gives a joint press conference with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (not pictured) after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, right, and Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou address the media at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

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European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, right, and Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou address the media at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

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European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, right, and Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou, address the media at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

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European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, right, and Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou, address the media at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou addresses the media at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou addresses the media at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Alistair Darling, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, arrives at Number 11 Downing Street on March 17, 2010 in London, England. A report by the European Commission has criticised Alastair Darling's programme to cut the Government's budget deficit; citing the 'absence of detailed departmental spending limits'.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Alistair Darling, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, arrives at Number 11 Downing Street on March 17, 2010 in London, England. A report by the European Commission has criticised Alastair Darling's programme to cut the Government's budget deficit; citing the 'absence of detailed departmental spending limits'.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Alistair Darling (r), the Chancellor of the Exchequer, arrives at Number 11 Downing Street on March 17, 2010 in London, England. A report by the European Commission has criticised Alastair Darling's programme to cut the Government's budget deficit; citing the 'absence of detailed departmental spending limits'.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Alistair Darling (r), the Chancellor of the Exchequer, arrives at Number 11 Downing Street on March 17, 2010 in London, England. A report by the European Commission has criticised Alastair Darling's programme to cut the Government's budget deficit; citing the 'absence of detailed departmental spending limits'.

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Georgia's Prime Minister Nika Gilauri, addresses the media at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

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Georgia's Prime Minister Nika Gilauri, addresses the media at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

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President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso (R) greets Greek Prime Minister Georgios Andreas Papandreou (L) at a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. A firm EU line towards Greece's state of financial chaos appeared to be working, with the interest Athens has to pay to borrow falling to close to 6.0 percent, about a whole point lower than two weeks ago.

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President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso (R) greets Greek Prime Minister Georgios Andreas Papandreou (L) at a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. A firm EU line towards Greece's state of financial chaos appeared to be working, with the interest Athens has to pay to borrow falling to close to 6.0 percent, about a whole point lower than two weeks ago.

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Greek Prime Minister Georgios Andreas Papandreou (L) and President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso shake hands during a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. A firm EU line towards Greece's state of financial chaos appeared to be working, with the interest Athens has to pay to borrow falling to close to 6.0 percent, about a whole point lower than two weeks ago.

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Greek Prime Minister Georgios Andreas Papandreou (L) and President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso shake hands during a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. A firm EU line towards Greece's state of financial chaos appeared to be working, with the interest Athens has to pay to borrow falling to close to 6.0 percent, about a whole point lower than two weeks ago.

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"I don't think anyone's expecting some sort of Christmas tree of a budget"


Alistair Darling Mar 21 2010 3:26 AM from France 24

"We now know the UK government is expected to borrow slightly less in 2009-10 than forecast. The Chancellor has more room to boost capital investment in 2010-11. He should use Wednesday's Budget to allow the Scottish Government to..."


John Swinney Mar 21 2010 12:10 AM from Scotland on Sunday

"When you have that instrument in place that could be enough to tell the markets: hands off, no speculation"


George Papandreou Mar 20 2010 7:24 AM from People's Daily Online

"The meeting on European prospects for the Balkan region will definitely take place ... All those who will attend will be able to contribute on the subject and we won’t judge those that won’t be there."


Borut Pahor (politician) Mar 20 2010 7:22 AM from Business Week

"None of us have any experience with such a dramatic economic meltdown"


Angela Merkel Mar 19 2010 9:17 PM from European Tribune - Community, Politics & Progress.

"These are methods which are not good for the partners of the United States, which is a great nation with which we are close and friends with"


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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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A man sets up the Greek flag prior to the joint press conference of Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid.

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