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Greek government has begun the transfer of some 800-million US dollars in debt interest it owes to the International Monetary Fund. The transfer comes just hours before the repayment was due. This comes as the finance ministers from 19 countries in t

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Economists from the International Monetary Fund say the current financial turmoil in advanced economies should prompt China to rebalance its economy to secure sustainable growth. IMF economists made the remarks at a seminar in Beijing, explaining the

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Pakistan holds talks this week with the International Monetary Fund about what is expected to be an estimated $10 billion bailout package. With foreign currency reserves dwindling and the rupee trading at all time lows against the dollar, Pakistan is

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