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The euro dropped on Monday and stocks fell on fears that a 110 billion euro bailout of Greece will face stiff political challenges, while fresh steps by China to cool its economy

In the second stage of a two-part rollout, Apple Inc on Friday began selling the pricier, high-speed wireless version of the iPad in the United States, following the successful launch of the

The euro sank nearly 1 percent on Monday and stocks fell on fears that a 110 billion euro bailout of Greece will face stiff political challenges, while fresh steps by China to

Factories in Asia-Pacific cranked up production last month, with Australia surging at its fastest pace in eight years, and mounting inflation pressures pointed to further policy tightening as the economic recovery gathers

U.S. President Barack Obama told Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou on Sunday that he welcomes Greece's "ambitious" reform program, the White House said. The White House also said Obama welcomed the "significant

European nations aim to formally launch the biggest ever financial bailout of a country this week, hoping to calm markets wary that Greece's rescue may be the first of several, expensive measures

A 110 billion euro ($147 billion) plan to bail out Greece reduces the risk of a debt default this year but is unlikely to end the crisis of confidence shaking weak economies