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French berate billionaire who wants to become Belgian (+video)

A day after French President Hollande made his case for new taxes, the public responded angrily to a report that its richest man, Bernard Arnault, was trying to avoid taxes by heading to Belgium.
Win-win moment in Europe takes edge off summer of gloomy predictions

Ugly eurozone-crisis dynamics threaten to make it a summer of social unrest. But Spain's Euro2012 win and Germany's agreement on a European rescue fund have shifted the tone.
Germany vs. Italy: At eurozone meeting, the battle is over urgent action

As Europe's leaders meet in Brussels today, Germany is pushing hard for long-term reform. But Italy PM Monti says Europe faces disaster if high borrowing costs aren't addressed quickly.
Greek austerity squeaks through, but budget woes remain

The Greek Parliament passed an austerity package today, but the possibility of default still looms.
Sarkozy, Merkel reach deal on Greece bailout cash

Germany and France reached an agreement that should see a desperately needed Greece bailout move forward.
Wave of anger blankets Athens as Greece weighs new austerity measures

Tens of thousands of protesters crossed police lines as Greece's parliament prepared to vote on new austerity measures to avoid what could be a devastating default.
Portugal bond sale offers respite for debt-ridden nation

A Portugal bond sale today raised $1.6 billion for a country that many have expected will follow Ireland and Greece in receiving an economic bailout.
History lessons for financial crisis: Act fast, act globally

European leaders call for a new Bretton Woods-type agreement as they meet in Brussels.
Credit crisis driving global cooperation

World markets responded positively Monday to new initiatives emerging from meetings in Washington and Paris.
As Wall Street tumbles, the world quakes

Markets from London to Tokyo fell on the news of Lehman Brothers' bankruptcy.