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Financial Crisis

UK court drops charges against Barclays in Qatar fundraising

May 21, 2018

A court has dismissed charges against Barclays relating to its emergency fundraising from Qatar at the height of the financial crisis

The Latest: Maduro celebrates re-election, urges dialogue

May 21, 2018

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is celebrating his re-election in an energized speech inviting his defeated challengers to join him for a dialogue about the country's future

The Latest: Jailed Utah man not among inmates transferred

May 18, 2018

Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab says that jailed Utah man Joshua Holt is not among the 72 inmates authorities are transferring to another facility a day after several detainees sent urgent messages begging for outside help

Grave crisis drives apathy in Venezuelan election

May 17, 2018

Despite pleas from the candidates ahead of Venezuela's presidential election, apathy could play a large role among voters opting to stay home as Venezuelans endure the worst political and economic crisis in their country's history

Greece races to meet bailout demands as inspectors return

May 14, 2018

Bailout inspectors have returned to Athens, as the country races to comply with the final terms of its rescue program that ends in August

Al-Abadi defeated IS. Why won't he sweep Iraq's elections?

May 11, 2018

During 4 years in office Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi prevailed over the Islamic State group that at its peak controlled a third of the country and steered Iraq's economy through collapse. But he's not expected to sweep national elections Saturday

European Central Bank chief: Reform to make euro resilient

May 11, 2018

The head of the European Central Bank is urging political leaders to repair gaps in the way the euro is set up to prevent another crisis _ including by finding money to help governments hit by deep recessions

Argentines haunted by memories of crisis oppose IMF's help

May 11, 2018

The decision by Argentina's government to seek a financing deal with the International Monetary Fund has brought back haunting memories for many Argentines who blame the IMF's policies for the country's worst economic crisis in 2001

Royal Bank of Scotland tentatively settles US claims

May 10, 2018

Royal Bank of Scotland says it has agreed a $4.9 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over the sale of subprime mortgages in advance of the 2008 financial crisis

Opposition election win in Malaysia ups economic uncertainty

May 10, 2018

Opposition election victory in Malaysia raises economic uncertainty, despite Mahathir's strong track record