measures

IMF chief Christine Lagarde said in an interview released on Sunday that Europe and the United States should consider stimulating economic growth, if the situation permits, to offset a crisis of confidence hitting the global economy. "Looking at Europe, we recommend countries to adjust their...

The European Commission has started legal action against 20 European Union member states which have failed to take measures to implement new rules protecting consumers’ data online. More...

(CNN) -- Applauding budget-cutting measures taken and proposed by Greece's government in the face of intense public pressure, European finance ministers announced Monday that Athens is on track to receive fresh loans in mid-July. "The Greek authorities are embarking on a significant and...

Thailand urged to end emergency decree BANGKOK, (UPI) -- A legislative leader has urged Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to end emergency measures for the entire country. The emergency decree has already been lifted in five provinces. Senate Speaker Prasopsuk Bondej believes it can safely...

ATHENS, Greece – Police fired tear gas and clashed with demonstrators in Athens after some 50,000 people finished a peaceful march against cutbacks intended to fix the country's debt crisis. The violence lasted about 30 minutes, when scores of youths hurled rocks, red paint and plastic bottles...