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European leaders reach deal to help banks
Jeremy Hobson Jun 29, 2012
There's a big EU summit going on in Brussels today, and it appears leaders have come up with an agreement that may help ease the debt crisis -- at least somewhat.
European leaders meet in Brussels, weigh options
Bob Moon Jun 28, 2012
EU leaders meet in Brussels today and tomorrow to seek solutions to the continent’s debt crisis, but some observers expect them to achieve little.
Cyprus requests eurozone bailout
Stephen Beard Jun 26, 2012
The tiny Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus is formally asking for a bailout from Europe. The country says it needs more than $10 billion from its eurozone partners to avoid default.
George Soros predicts an EU armageddon
Kai Ryssdal Jun 26, 2012
The billionaire investor said yesterday there's not a lot of time left for Europe to fix its debt crisis.
Greek economic crisis... Part XXIII
Tess Vigeland Jun 22, 2012
What effect is the eurozone crisis cycle having on the rest of the world?
What's up, Europe? Irish continue to muddle
Kai Ryssdal Jun 22, 2012
As the Irish keep an eye on Greece and Spain, what news is keeping the Irish upbeat?
Federal Reserve can only do so much
Diane Swonk Jun 21, 2012
The Federal Reserve will continue its Operation Twist program, but it can't do much else to help the global economic downturn caused by financial strain in Europe. On the plus side? We get lower gas prices.
What's up, Europe? Germany vs. Greece in soccer match
Kai Ryssdal Jun 21, 2012
Germany will battle Greece in the quarterfinals of the European Football Championship. What kind of tensions might play out during the game?
Why is Spain causing so much pain?
Paddy Hirsch Jun 20, 2012
Spain's debt costs are rising and some fear the nation may soon need a full-scale bailout. Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch explains the big problem with Spain, using a housing analogy.
What's up, Europe? The Helsinki chapter
Kai Ryssdal Jun 20, 2012
In Finland, worries about Greece abound. But it's the struggles of cell-phone maker -- and homegrown company -- Nokia that really have people talking.
