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Spurring growth center stage as G-20 finance chiefs meet in Istanbul
Finance ministers and central bankers face a tough task coordinating action to spur global growth at G-20 meetings this week, with major economies running at different speeds and monetary policies diverging.
Russia Will Not Wage Wars - Russian President Putin
Vladimir Putin stated his position on sanctions against Russia, possible war and economic sovereignty on Saturday.
"This world order will never suit Russia?But we are not going to wage war on anyone, we are going to cooperate will all," he said during a meeting with labor unions, Reuters reported.
US ambassador urges Athens to cooperate with Europe, IMF
Greece must cooperate with Europe and the IMF to draw up a plan of reforms consistent with the country's international obligations, the US ambassador to Athens said Friday.
Turkey becoming a role model for humanitarian action: UN
One of the most important United Nations meetings on humanitarian action is set to be held in Istanbul in May next year under the title of ?World Humanitarian Summit,? marking a first of its kind.
Gorbachev: New Cold War could turn into armed conflict
Gorbachev: New Cold War could turn into armed conflict
MOSCOW -- Mikhail Gorbachev says that a new Cold War has been declared "between Russians and Americans" - and that it could grow into an armed conflict.
EU Foreign Ministers to Discuss Further Sanctions Against Russia
The foreign ministers of the European Union (EU) member states are planning to expand the sanctions against Russia in view of the renewed escalation of violence in Ukraine.
This becomes clear from the draft conclusions of the foreign ministers that is to take place on Thursday, EUobserver reports.
US threatens tougher action against Russia over Ukraine
US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said on Jan. 28 that Washington was ready to increase sanctions on Russia over its actions in war-torn Ukraine.
Lew's comments during a visit to Kyiv came one day after EU heads of state threatened to impose further financial measures against Moscow in response to the latest upsurge in violence in Ukraine's nine-month war.
IMF cautions Parliament on individuals' insolvency law
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) sustains that if endorsing the individuals' insolvency law without an adequate impact study and without consulting the associations involved, could never attain its goals and could have a negative impact on the financial market.
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IMF to consider arrangement with Serbia on Feb. 23
BELGRADE - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Board of Directors is due to hold a meeting on February 23, during which it will decide whether to approve an arrangement with Serbia, Tanjug learned at the IMF Office in Belgrade.
Serbia and the IMF reached an agreement on November 20 to sign a three-year precautionary arrangement worth around EUR 1 billion.
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Bulgaria Continues to Back Russia Sanctions despite Disadvantages for Exporters
Although Bulgarian exporters are seriously injured by the sanctions on Russia, the country will not back away from its current stance and will seek new markets, according to Economy Minister Bozhidar Lukarski.
Bulgaria's Economy Minister met Monday with Ukraine's Ambassador to Bulgaria Mykola Baltazhy.