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. Disabled people are those who, for the unfortunate loss of a limb or limited mechanical use, cannot complete simple chores as quickly or efficiently as other “able bodied” members of society.

. ANALYSIS Less than a month after European leaders unveiled a "comprehensive package" they said would fix the euro zone, their anti-crisis strategy is fraying and may be in need of a

. By Shavasb Bohdjalian Greece was in the news for all the wrong reasons last week and over the weekend amid intense speculation that the country is near or close to asking

. By Shavasb Bohdjalian The ECB delivered on the 25bps hike as expected last week, but our expectation that a classic “buy the rumour, sell the fact” situation would arise was brushed

. * Core Tier 1 capital must be above 5% in stress test * EBA says 90 banks to be tested * Pre-crisis German "silent participation" capital excluded * German state Hessen

. Βy Shavasb Bohdjalian On Thursday, the European Central Bank looks all but certain to become the first major central bank to increase interest rates by at least 25 basis points as

. What the ruling communists have not yet realised (or perhaps refuse to acknowledge) is that the Central Bank Governor’s job is not to be loyal to the President of the Republic

. Private jets, once playthings of the rich, have become a necessity for travellers in the restive Middle East and North Africa where commercial airlines have scaled back flights. Business is booming.

. Regional turmoil is creating an unexpected boom for Dubai as tourists and businessmen flock once again to the shopping and skyscraper oasis after fleeing just a few years ago in the

. By Shavasb Bohdjalian The German conservatives lost power in a regional stronghold on Sunday, with early poll results showing the Greens, buoyed by Japan's nuclear crisis, surging to their first premiership