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US Judge Orders Argentina, Creditors to Reach Deal

A U.S. judge ordered Argentina and investors who did not participate in the country's past debt restructurings to meet “continuously” with a court-appointed mediator until a settlement is reached, warning of the threat of a new default.

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Italian Council presidency: MEPs share their views on the priorities

Italy took over the EU Council presidency from Greece on 1 July. During the Parliament's first plenary session since the European elections, Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi told MEPs it was necessary for Europe to act with conviction and...

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On visit to Israel and West Bank, Ban calls for end to current fighting, return to dialogue

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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a joint press conference.

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Texas Gov. Perry Orders State National Guard to Border

Texas Governor Rick Perry ordered his state’s National Guard commander to send 1,000 soldiers to the Texas border with Mexico to help cope with the recent influx of people from Central America seeking refugee status.

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