Former Greek finance minister wants to keep Europe out of an economic ‘abyss’

Apr 27, 2016
Yanis Varoufakis talks about his new book: “And the Weak Suffer What They Must?: Europe's Crisis and America's Economic Future.”
Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis presents his ministry's new secretaries at a press conference in Athens on March 4, 2015. Strapped for cash and under pressure to deliver on reforms, Greece's new radical government has ruffled feathers in Brussels by not respecting the diplomatic niceties of the negotiating table.
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BBC Roundup: Migrants break Greek border fence, India boosts farming

Feb 29, 2016
There’s lots of turmoil overseas, particularly with the refugee crisis in Europe and trouble in the markets. But there is one bright spot in recent news — India’s economy continues to grow. Here’s a look at today’s global news from the BBC: Migrants take down barbed-wire fence at Macedonia, Greek border Migrants at the border […]
An Indian farmer lifts a basket loaded with cauliflowers in a field in Rasalpur village.
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Greece — crisis abating or more trouble ahead?

Nov 12, 2015
The government is supporting a strike against government austerity measures.

Greece prepares for general election Sunday

Sep 18, 2015
Many Greeks are frustrated by a still-weak economy.

Refugees bring in big business in Europe

The mass migration has created unlikely opportunities.
Syrian refugees and migrants walk along a highway on Tuesday on their way to the border between Turkey and Greece in the northwestern Turkish city of Edirne. 
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Weekly Wrap: China's yuan and a 3rd Greece bailout

Aug 14, 2015
Catherine Rampell and Sudeep Reddy join Kai Ryssdal to recap the week in business and finance.

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Athens bakery owner doesn't dwell on the present

Aug 5, 2015
'Things can start getting better for all of us, not only my shop.'