IMF head Christine Lagarde urges Greeks to pay taxes, saying she worried more about the plight of sub-Saharan Africa than the crisis-hit European nation.

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IMF boss ups pressure on Greece

Activity at European businesses hits a near three-year low in May, according to the survey of purchasing managers by Markit.

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Eurozone downturn ‘accelerating’

European project faces days of uncertainty, says Gavin Hewitt

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Europe dithers

BRUSSELS — European leaders expressed determination to keep Greece in the euro zone early Thursday after a summit meeting and said that, despite a deep divide between France and Germany, they would seek a new European Union “growth pact” designed to stimulate their sagging economies. Read full article > >

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E.U. summit leaders aim to keep Greece in euro zone, agree growth pact

The prime minister tells MPs he will resist a European Court ruling to give prisoners the right to vote in UK elections.

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UK to fight prisoner votes ruling

European stock markets have fallen sharply amid concerns over Greece ahead of a European Union summit.

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Shares hit by concern over Greece

The European Court of Human Rights says individual governments can decide how to implement a ban on convicted prisoners voting.

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UK can decide votes for prisoners

How PM is champion of closer European integration

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Why Cameron is backing Europe

At a meeting on Wednesday with European leaders, President François Hollande of France will press the issue of euro bonds, which some officials consider a step too far.

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The European financial crisis is poorly understood in the United States.

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Frum: Yes, worry about the euro crisis

The European Commission tells Google it has a “matter of weeks” to allay fears it is abusing its position as the world’s dominant search engine.

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Google must answer trust concerns

Although some European officials talk of “managing” a Greek exit from the euro, the political and financial costs, and risks of panic and contagion, would represent a fundamental challenge.

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Greek Crisis Poses Hard Choices for Western Leaders

Tom Daley marks his return to the scene of his first European title with a personal best score to seal his second continental crown in Eindhoven.

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Daley wins gold ahead of Olympics

Chelsea celebrate their European Cup triumph

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In pictures: Chelsea bus parade

Concerns about whether debt-laden Greece will be forced to pull out of the eurozone, and what that would mean for a weakened European economy is the first topic on Saturday's agenda at the Group of Eight summit hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama, a senior administration official said.

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Greek crisis dominates G8 summit