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Greece's jobless rate reaches record level as continuing austerity measures and tax hikes hurt job market.

Transatlantic agreement could be worth trillions in annual trade as Europe and US fend off emerging markets challenge.

Sri Lanka has decided not to pursue new loan programme with IMF as it increased foreign reserves significantly.

India plans to open up banking sector to corporates for wider inclusion of people.

Romanian airline Tarom vows to fire navigator if breath tests reveal booze.

Indian economy suffers from large fiscal and current account deficits along with high inflation rates.

Irish government rushes through emergency legislation to liquidate bank.

Focus shifts to Central Bank as President Vladimir Putin says high interest rates a concern.

The Philippines posts better-than-expected annual growth helped by strong domestic demand and government spending.

South Korea's industrial output slightly expands in December as higher domestic demand offset decline in exports.

Incoming Bank of England governor Mark Carney says stimulus measures must remain in place to take UK economy out of danger zone.

Deputy prime minister faces down criticism that cuts have gone 'too far, too fast', saying the coalition remains committed to slashing the deficit.

Record unemployment in Spain and three-year low for manufacturing in France indicate growing divergence in eurozone.

Apple's weaker-than-expected quarterly figures overshadow improved Chinese manufacturing conditions.

Slower growth predicted by International Monetary Fund delivers latest economic blow for Chancellor George Osborne.

World Economic Forum discusses global, regional and industry agendas to shape world.

Greece 117th for economic freedom, ranking even below Guatemala, while Asia-Pacific countries lead.

Eurozone returns to focus as IMF approves Greek's latest bailout tranche and Spain prepares for bond auctions on high expectations.

Spain's first bond sale of 2013 draws strong demand as Treasury raises and extra €1.8bn in three-part auction.

Government to redraft bill and submit it again to raise tax rate.

Rising demand and disappearing arable land could lead China to import more food and produce a spike in global prices.

IBTimes UK has put together its own 'Central Bank Watch' report with key rates, dates and details from world's most important policymakers.

Former IMF chief accused of aggravated pimping for organised vice ring in Lille's Hotel Carlton.

Minutes from latest Bank of England MPC meeting also shows policymakers think inflation will be above target for most of 2013.

S&P upgrades Greece's credit rating on the basis of the Europe's efforts to retain Greece's eurozone membership.

Central Bank plans mid-2013 opening of Asian branch to help its on-going effort to stabilise the value of the Swiss franc on foreign exchange markets.

Following six consecutive years of recession, Greece to record positive growth rate in 2014.

With raft of disappointing economic data hanging over the fourth quarter, IBTimes UK looks at possibilty of a triple-dip recession.

European Finance Ministers will send €34.1bn to Athens next week in latest rescue for debt-stricken Greece

Shots fired at demonstrators and IMF loan bid delayed in draft constitution crisis.