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Iceland Soccer Team Continues to Surprise at Euro 2016

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Europe Urged to Keep Debt Crisis in Check

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Greece finalizes agreement with lenders on austerity measures

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Alonso scores twice to gift Spain 2-0 win over France

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Eurozone finance ministers downplay inflation risk

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Eurozone trade falls into deficit in November

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Greek Bank Says Euro Exit Would Have Dramatic Effect

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Greek cabinet approves supplementary austerity package

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Greek Opposition Leader Calls for Early Elections

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EU to Discuss Strengthening Euro; Greeks Strike

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Germany's Merkel Calls for United Europe

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