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Blair says 'we'll do our best' on EU financing deal
AFP - Britain will do its best to get an equitable deal on EU spending plans for 2007-2013, Prime Minister Tony Blair said as he reiterated London's reluctance to give up its EU budget rebate.
London shares close higher on US dollar strength
AFP - The FTSE 100 closed comfortably higher, with US dollar earners such as GlaxoSmithKline and Reed Elsevier supporting the rally and as M&A speculation continued to fuel activity in the blue chip index, said dealers.
IMF: France 'within reach' of meeting EU budget goal
AFP - France is finally in sight of getting its finances in line with eurozone rules but needs to step up reforms to accelerate growth and cut unemployment, the International Monetary Fund said.
WTO Members Discuss Disputes Hurting Pact
AP - U.S. and European Union trade chiefs insisted Monday that global trade talks must focus on more than just agriculture if they are to succeed in boosting the world economy.
Finance Chiefs Warn ECB on Rate Rise
AP - EU finance ministers from the 12 countries that use the euro warned the European Central Bank on Monday that they did not see the knock-on effects of higher oil prices — such as wage increases — that would justify an interest rate rise.
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