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Leading economic policymakers meeting in Washington voiced concern the Ukraine crisis could hurt the world economy, but fell short of taking concrete action to strengthen growth amid signs of discord.
In the Media
by Paul Handley (AFP)
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Washington -
The G20 pressed the United States Friday to ratify crucial IMF reforms after four years of waiting, suggesting they would find an alternative if Washington does not deliver by year-end.
In the Media
by AFP
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The Group of 20's proposal to lift economic activity by 2 percent over the next five years has so many holes in it, there's no wonder it was the first official target that all members felt happy to agree on...
In the Media
by Wayne Cole (Reuters)
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Sydney -
The United States and the International Monetary Fund offered Sunday to assist Ukraine in rebuilding its battered economy following devastating protests that have plunged the country into its worst crisis since independence.Fears that Ukraine's debt-la...
In the Media
by AFP
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Sydney -
The OECD on Sunday delivered a new global standard to crack down on tax evasion with more than 40 countries already committing to measures which the European Commission called "a big step" forward.Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (...
In the Media
by Martin Parry (AFP)
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Sydney -
The OECD on Sunday delivered a new global standard to crack down on tax evasion with more than 40 countries already committing to the measures.Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) chief Angel Gurria called it "a real game-change...
In the Media
by Martin Parry (AFP)
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Sydney -
G20 finance ministers and central bank governors worked on Sunday to nail down agreements on boosting growth and creating jobs after "excellent" talks on the winding back of US monetary stimulus.Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey reported much good will a...
In the Media
by Martin Parry (AFP)
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Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said he does not expect a commitment for advanced economies to articulate monetary policy more clearly to be in the Group of 20 (G20) communique due later on Sunday.
In the Media
by Reuters
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Sydney -
G20 finance ministers and central bank governors Sunday worked to nail down agreements on boosting growth and creating jobs after "excellent" talks on the winding back of US monetary stimulus.Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey said there was a lot of good...
In the Media
by Martin Parry (AFP)
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Finance officials of the world's 20 major economies discussed the impact of the Federal Reserve's withdrawal of stimulus on emerging markets and were united on the need to address problems of tax minimization, Australian Treasurer Jo...
In the Media
by Reuters
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Setting a higher goal for global growth is a good idea to try to build momentum in the world economy, but it should be seen as aspirational rather than a hard target, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz ...
In the Media
by Louise Egan (Reuters)
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Sydney -
She might be one of the most powerful women in the world but that didn't wash with security at the G20 in Sydney who reportedly asked Janet Yellen to show her ID.
In the Media
by AFP
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The world's top economies have embraced a goal of generating more than $2 trillion in additional output over five years while creating tens of millions of new jobs, signaling optimism ...
In the Media
by Louise Egan and Jan Strupczewski (Reuters)
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Sydney -
G20 host Australia said Saturday it was confident of tangible results as a meeting of finance ministers and central bankers got underway, with fissures over US monetary policy looming large.Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey has said he wants the summit t...
In the Media
by AFP
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Sydney -
US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew described taxation reform as among the G20's most crucial initiatives Friday as the world's major economies look to close loopholes used by huge multinational firms."The G20's work on tax cooperation is among our most im...
In the Media
by AFP
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The world's rich nations pushed back on Friday against emerging market complaints about the spillover effects of their monetary policies, saying they had to get their own houses in order and get with the ag...
In the Media
by Wayne Cole (Reuters)
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Sydney -
IMF chief Christine Lagarde and British Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne on Thursday demanded emerging economies get their own houses in order, after some attacked US monetary policy in the run-up to G20 talks this weekend.While Lagarde also ...
In the Media
by Amy Coopes (AFP)
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Sydney -
IMF chief Christine Lagarde said Thursday that China was unlikely to suffer a hard landing, describing it as a "poorly understood and poorly interpreted" economy that took a cautious approach to growth.The International Monetary Fund expects China's ec...
In the Media
by AFP
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The world's financial leaders will address the impact of U.S.
In the Media
by Lidia Kelly (Reuters)
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Sydney -
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schauble Thursday defended Europe's strong presence at the G20, arguing that it is not over-represented despite accounting for barely 20 percent of the global economy.Finance ministers from the world's major economies m...
In the Media
by AFP
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Washington -
The IMF on Wednesday called for the Group of 20 to boost growth, warning of risks to the global economy, from deflation in Europe to high volatility in emerging economies.The International Monetary Fund said advanced economies, which include most of th...
In the Media
by AFP
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Italy's outgoing Economy Minister Fabrizio Saccomanni on Wednesday said market turmoil in emerging markets is a threat to global growth and the world's 20 major economies are ready do what is necessary to underpin output.
In the Media
by Reuters
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Sydney -
Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey said Wednesday it was "hugely important" that G20 leaders agree to faster global growth targets when they meet in Sydney this weekend.Hockey is chairing a meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bankers, and wants n...
In the Media
by AFP
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Washington -
The United States called Tuesday on colleagues in the Group of 20 leading powers to boost growth to fight off short term economic risks, boost demand and generate jobs.
In the Media
by AFP
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Advanced economies must explain their monetary policy approach clearly to the rest of the world and some emerging economies need to strengthen policies in order to soften the financial market volatility du...
In the Media
by Louise Egan (Reuters)
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Allegations that Russia tried to snoop on other Group of 20 (G20) countries has emerged. The claim is gifts were given out that were designed to serve as spying devices.
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As world leaders attend the G20 summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, Pope Francis has called on them to seek peace in Syria through diplomatic means rather than military action.
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An article relating to the aftermath of the death of the innocent bystander Ian Tomlinson at the April 2009 G20 protests in London
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The inquest on newspaper vendor Ian Tomlinson and the background to the incident that led to his death in April 2009 has determined PC Simon Harwood caused the man's death.
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Toronto -
Apparently there weren’t enough police cars torched, shop windows smashed in and public property destroyed by protestors during the G-20 summit in Toronto last July.
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Toronto officials have erected a 3-metre (9 foot) security fence around areas of the downtown core ahead of the G20 Summit.
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King Street West in Toronto the Friday night before the G20 Summit was almost empty.
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Workers are erecting a 3-metre (9 foot) security fence around areas of the downtown Toronto core ahead of the G20 Summit.
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Toronto officials have erected a 3-metre (9 foot) security fence around areas of the downtown core ahead of the G20 Summit.
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The 2010 G20 Summit will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in downtown Toronto from June 26-27.
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Toronto security officials removed all garbage cans from areas of the downtown core ahead of the G20 Summit. Officials are concerned about protesters throwing garbage cans and other loose items not bolted to the ground.
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Toronto is host to the G20 conference June 26-27, 2010. The city has erected 6-foot steel and concrete fences around a "hot zone" in the downtown core to keep protesters out.
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Toronto is host to the G20 conference June 26-27, 2010. The city has erected 6-foot steel and concrete fences around a "hot zone" in the downtown core to keep protesters out.
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Toronto is host to the G20 conference June 26-27, 2010. The city has erected 6-foot steel and concrete fences around a "hot zone" in the downtown core to keep protesters out.
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The world leaders at the Pittsburgh G20 meeting, 2009.
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Toronto is host to the G20 conference June 26-27, 2010. The city has erected 6-foot steel and concrete fences around a "hot zone" in the downtown core to keep protesters out.
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Toronto officials have erected a 3-metre (9 foot) security fence around areas of the downtown core ahead of the G20 Summit; creating a ghost town in some areas of the city.
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Supplies are positioned around the Metro Toronto Convention Center ahead of the G20 Summit. Officials are putting up 3-metre (9 foot) security fence around areas of the downtown core.
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Toronto is host to the G20 conference June 26-27, 2010. The city has erected 6-foot steel and concrete fences around a "hot zone" in the downtown core to keep protesters out.
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Toronto is host to the G20 conference June 26-27, 2010. The city has erected 6-foot steel and concrete fences around a "hot zone" in the downtown core to keep protesters out.
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Toronto is host to the G20 conference June 26-27, 2010. The city has erected 6-foot steel and concrete fences around a "hot zone" in the downtown core to keep protesters out.
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Toronto is host to the G20 conference June 26-27, 2010. The city has erected 6-foot steel and concrete fences around a "hot zone" in the downtown core to keep protesters out.
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Toronto officials have erected a 3-metre (9 foot) security fence around areas of the downtown core ahead of the G20 Summit.
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The 2010 G20 Summit will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in downtown Toronto from June 26-27.
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Toronto is host to the G20 conference June 26-27, 2010. The city has erected 6-foot steel and concrete fences around a "hot zone" in the downtown core to keep protesters out.
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