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As Greece awaits bailout, southern Europe seethes

European governments are expected to sign off on a second bailout for Greece today. But conditions set on rescue money have fueled populist unrest in southern Europe.
Sarkozy, Merkel reach deal on Greece bailout cash

Germany and France reached an agreement that should see a desperately needed Greece bailout move forward.
Belgium breaks Iraq’s world record for government impasse

Belgium, split between the Dutch-speaking north and French-speaking south, still doesn’t have a government after June elections last year. The rift may eventually cause a national divorce.
Crisis in Ireland tests eurozone vision of common currency, common interests

The Greece and Ireland debt crises have raised more questions about a currency that was supposed to unify Europe.
Ireland's $90 billion question: Does it need a bailout?

Ireland is set to host EU and IMF officials Thursday in ongoing talks about a bailout for the debt-stricken nation.
A reeling bond market has EU members pushing for Ireland bailout

An Ireland bailout is possible after government bonds tumbled in recent weeks. The country is under pressure to accept a $100 billion bailout that could prove a bitter pill for the former 'Celtic Tiger.'
G20 summit: an economic clash of civilizations

This weekend's G20 summit pits President Obama's stimulus efforts against European calls for austerity budgets in what is shaping up as an economic clash of civilizations.
Belgium elections: Beginning of the end of a nation?

Will Bart De Wever's Flemish party victory in Sunday's Belgium elections mark a north-south split that leads to an independent nation of Flanders?
Europe and the US attempt to mend fences, but deep rifts remain

Ahead of the G-20 summit, Spain decides to withdraw troops from Kosovo and investigate Bush officials for torture.
Russian gas cutoff energizes nuclear comeback

Italy, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Britain are among those giving nuclear another look.
Europe's financial crisis is spreading eastward

Hungary and Ukraine received emergency loans from the IMF Sunday. Belarus and Serbia are asking for help, too.
Markets foresee global contraction

France, Ireland, and Denmark are in recession. Others teeter on the edge.