ATHENS (AFP) - Thousands of Greek civil servants went on strike Wednesday against wage cuts, paralyzing flights and disrupting rail traffic as Athens grappled to fight a debt crisis that has shaken Europe. More »
Politicians are being urged to back a "Robin Hood tax" on banks to raise billions of pounds to fight poverty, protect public services and fight climate change. More »
LONDON (AFP) - The London stock market started the session positively on Wednesday as investors shrugged off eurozone debt concerns while BHP Billition reported strong figures. More »
ATHENS (AFP) - Thousands of Greek civil servants went on strike Wednesday against wage cuts, paralyzing flights and disrupting rail traffic as Athens grappled to fight a debt crisis that has shaken Europe. More »
Charities, campaign groups and unions have called on politicians to back a "Robin Hood tax" on banks' financial transactions More »
LONDON (Reuters) - The FTSE 100 is seen opening 19-23 points higher on Wednesday, after gains on Wall Street and in Asia with investor confidence buoyed by hopes Europe is close to bailing out debt-laden Greece. More »
LONDON (Reuters) - Corrects Reuters Instrument Code for BHP Billiton in first company item. More »
BEIJING (AFP) - China said Wednesday that its exports surged in January for the second straight month, solidifying the Asian powerhouse's new position as the world's leading exporting nation. More »
LONDON (Reuters) - A global tax on banks' financial transactions should be introduced to fight poverty, protect public services and tackle climate change, a group of nearly 50 organisations said in a letter to political leaders. More »
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