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Cyprus lawmakers poised to reject bailout plan that would make savers pay

Cyprus - Washington Post

Lawmakers in Cyprus were poised Tuesday to reject a bailout plan that would have rescued the country’s banks but forced savers to chip in for the cost, sending the tiny island nation into a tailspin over its economic future.

 

Madagascar military group claims takeover

Madagascar military group claims takeover

A colonel who supported a politician's takeover in Madagascar last year claimed Wednesday that he and other top-ranking officers have taken over this Indian Ocean island nation.

 

US calls for Sri Lanka ceasefire

US calls for Sri Lanka ceasefire

The US calls for an immediate ceasefire to the fighting in north-east Sri Lanka to allow civilians to leave the war zone.

 

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