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Greek Parliament approves harsh austerity bill

GREECE'S Parliament has approved a harsh new austerity amid violent protests and looting in Athens.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 (News.com.au)

Iraq oil facilities link to Leighton police probe

AUSSIE construction company reports possible illegal activity to police, sets off investigation.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 (News.com.au)

Bonds up as Greeks debate bailout

AUSTRALIAN bond future prices have rallied as the Greek Parliament debates an austerity package which would enable it to avoid a default on its debt.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 (News.com.au)

Leighton under investigation by police

CONSTRUCTION company Leighton Holdings has reported a possible legal contravention to the Australian Federal Police (AFP).

Sunday, February 12, 2012 (News.com.au)

Remuneration defeat figures hit low levels

SHAREHOLDERS defeated fewer remuneration reports last year than in any season since 2006, new research shows.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 (News.com.au)

Dollar drops as Greeks debate bailout

THE Australian dollar has fallen to its lowest level in almost two weeks as the Greek Parliament debates legislation to avoid a debt default.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 (News.com.au)

Iraq opens new oil export terminal

IRAQ has inaugurated a new offshore oil export terminal in the Persian Gulf in a vital step to ease infrastructure constraints.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 (News.com.au)

Five bankers arrested in UK tax inquiry

AUTHORITIES say five employees at the Royal Bank of Scotland have been arrested in an investigation into alleged tax fraud.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 (News.com.au)

Wall St staff 'secretly trade' shareholder data

WHISTLEBLOWER claims Wall Street staff have been trading valuable tips on shareholders' votes to influence mergers and exec pay plans.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 (News.com.au)

Amazon launches site to test waters in India

AMAZON has made its first foray into India with the launch of a shopping website, testing the waters for full entry into the market.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 (News.com.au)

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