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Greece Passes Austerity Deal, Paves Way for New Loans

February 12, 2012 6:35 PM EST
Early Monday, the Greek parliament passed the latest austerity measures which have been demanded by creditors of the debt-laden nation.

The passing of the measures paves the way for EUR130 billion in new loans from EU partners and the IMF and prevents a default and exit from the Eurozone.

With the vote came the latest rounds of violence in the country. More than 100,000 marched on parliament to protest the latest cuts. A number of buildings were set ablaze and looters broke shop windows to help themselves to goods.

Markets around the world will breath a sigh of relief with the news, although the country and the Eurozone are far from being out of the woods.


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