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Greece to cut MP tax breaks, minister salaries: Tsipras

Ministers, junior ministers and other senior staff will also see a 15-percent salary cut, the agency said. Tsipras's government and its creditors are reportedly close to finalising the terms of a third bailout agreement for the debt-hit country.

Apple controversy lays bare complex Irish tax web

The set-up is typical of swathes of US companies using Ireland to cut their tax bill. A Reuters analysis of Irish and US filings shows that more than 40 percent of the S&P 500 have registered subsidiaries in the country.

Bill Clinton offer to help Irish investment drive

Former US President Bill Clinton on Saturday told Ireland's Prime Minister and the cream of the country's diaspora that he would host a summit in New York to help boost investment in the euro zone struggler.

Greek cabinet approves draft austerity law: Official

The Greek cabinet approved on Thursday draft legislation spelling out the details of its five-year austerity plan, a condition to receive more EU-IMF funding, a Greek government official said.

Minister says Ireland may need new bailout: Report

Ireland may need an extension of its existing EU-IMF bailout or a second rescue programme as it is unlikely it will be able to return to the debt markets next year, a government minister was reported as saying on Sunday.

Greek restructuring not being considered: John Lipsky

The Athex on Saturday morning was down further, as Greek policymakers embroiled in worries about the huge debt that looms large above their heads. Menaka of CNBC-TV18 presents a report from Ross of CNBC that reveals the IMF Deputy Managing Director, John Lipsky saying that a Greek restructuring or re-profiling is not being considered.

Greeks fail to agree on debt measures amid aid threat

Greece's prime minister failed to convince opposition leaders on Friday to support tougher austerity measures to free up EU/IMF aid needed to avert a debt default.