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GERMANY: AUSTRALIAN TRADE DEFICIT WITH EU DOUBLES IN LAST 5 YEARS
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Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer criticised the European Union Wednesday, for impeding Australian exports to the region.
Speaking to business leaders in Germany, Downer said Australia is concerned its trade...
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Media group concerned constitutional reforms affect freedom of expression.
1. Various of SIP members at press conference
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Earl Maucker, President of the Inter American Press Association (IAPA/SIP):
"I wanted to let you all know that our mission, after two days of meetings in this country,...
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IMF presser; Greece close to next loan amid progress on debt
1. Wide of building
2. Officials enter room for news conference
3. Name sign for Servaas Deroose, European Commission representative
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Servaas Deroose, European Commission representative:
"First and foremost, the...
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Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says it is clear that the government could have done more to prevent the economic downfall. One problem, he says, is that no single regulator saw its job as protecting the economy and financial system as a whole.
HEADLINE: Geithner defends plan to step up oversight
CAPTION: Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says it is clear that the government could have done more to prevent the economic downfall. He says no single regulator saw its job as...
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USA: WASHINGTON: IMF G-24 SPRING MEETING UPDATE
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World Bank President James Wolfensohn says the pieces are in place for Asia's economic recovery.
But he said recovery will take years, not months, and will only happen if the Asian nations take part in the reform...
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European parliament analyst comments on EU budget challenge
1. Exterior of Residence Palace
2. Various of John Palmer, Political Director of the European Policy Centre, walking toward conference room
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) John Palmer, Political Director of the European Policy Centre:
"We had a...
Bloomberg
Election Surprise in Brazil Forces Runoff Vote
Oct. 6 -- Bloomberg's Rodrigo Orihuela reports on Neves surprise comeback in the Brazil elections spurring a runoff vote. He speaks with Jonathan Ferro on Bloomberg Televisions On The Move. (Source: Bloomberg)
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News conference by UN Syria envoy Kofi Annan
1. Kofi Annan, United Nations peace envoy, walking into shot to make statement
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Kofi Annan, UN peace envoy:
"I've just come from a second meeting with President Assad. Our discussions focused on the core objective...
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Puerto Rican Economy Starting to Stabilize
Oct. 30 -- OFG Bancorp President and CEO Jose Fernandez discusses the state of Puerto Ricos economy. He speaks on Bloomberg Surveillance. (Source: Bloomberg)
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USA: BOB DOLE AND JAMES KEMP MAKE JOINT APPEARANCE: UPDATE
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The Republican campaign for the U-S presidential campaign has begun.
Bob Dole picked his native Russell Kansas, to formally introduce Jack Kemp as his choice for Vice President and to launch his campaign for the...
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Investors Dont See Big Chance for Reform in Brazil: ING
Nov. 18 ""ING Investment Management Senior Emerging Markets Strategist Maarten-Jan Bakkum discusses Brazils economy, the decline in the Real and the impact of the Petrobras scandal with Bloomberg's Mark Barton, Anna Edwards and Manus...
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The Implications of Shrinking Chinas Growth Target
Oct. 17 -- China will set an economic growth target of about 7 percent for 2015, tolerating the weakest expansion in a generation as leaders tackle debt risks and imbalances, according to analysts polled by Bloomberg. Bloomberg's Stephen...
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Balls: To Walk Away From E.U. Would Be a Disaster
Dec. 2 -- U.K. Labour Party Finance Spokesman Ed Balls discusses the importance of the U.K. staying in the European Union with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua on ""Countdown."" (Source: Bloomberg)
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Poroshenko: Election Results Are Pro-Europe
Oct. 27 -- Bloomberg's Mark Barton reports on today's ""Top Headlines."" He speaks on Bloomberg Television's ""Countdown."" (Source: Bloomberg)
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Smaller EU Countries May Push Cuts for France: Naud
Nov. 25 -- Yannick Naud, portfolio manager at Sturgeon Capital, discusses the state of the French economy as the European Union delays a decision on whether or not to accept a 2015 French budget deficit in excess of 3 percent. He speaks...
Bloomberg
Halperin: Reform Democrats Are Muted After Midterms
Nov. 12 -- Nancy Pelosi says her party lost last week not because of the president's message, but because of his success. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Decision expected on ownership of 1000 yr old temple on Cambodia's border with Thailand
Tension between Thailand and Cambodia remains high over an ancient temple, as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is on Monday due to deliver a verdict on which country owns the land surrounding it.
In 1962, the ICJ ruled the Preah...
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In his weekly radio and Internet address, President Barack Obama said the package of tax cuts and direct spending in his $447 billion jobs bill would put tens of thousands of teachers back to work and modernize at least 35,000 schools.
HEADLINE: Weekly Obama Address: Jobs bill is pro-education
CAPTION: In his weekly radio and Internet address, President Barack Obama said the package of tax cuts and direct spending in his $447 billion jobs bill would put tens of...
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USA: WASHINGTON: PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES FIDEL RAMOS VISIT
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Philippine President Fidel Ramos wrapped up his Washington D-C visit on Friday.
He's assuring President Clinton and other top U-S officials that his country will continue along the course of economic reform in the wake of...
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President Barack Obama applauded the efforts of Senate Democrats who have worked to get the 60 votes his heath care reform package needs for passage
HEADLINE: Obama: Health care reform on the 'cusp' of reality
CAPTION: President Barack Obama applauded the efforts of Senate Democrats who have worked to get the 60 votes his heath care reform package needs for passage. (Dec. 19)
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China Markets Shrug as Moody's Cuts Credit-Rating Outlook
March 2 -- Moody's Investor Service cut its credit-rating outlook on China from stable to negative and Chinese stocks replied by rallying the most in four months. Bloomberg Intelligence's Tim Craighead and Bloomberg's Josh Steiner...
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Tapping Into New Iranian Opportunities
April 12 -- Maryam Kiaie, business development director at Tehran-based Rah Shahr International Group, discusses opportunities for foreign business investment and for the Iranian economy following sanctions on Iran being lifted. She...