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IMF calls for Greece debt relief as Germany talks tough

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 22:17

The IMF`s stark warning on Athens` debt was leaked as Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras struggled to persuade deeply unhappy leftist lawmakers to vote for a package of austerity measures and liberal economic reforms to secure a new bailout.

‘Hope that new Greek govt will keep promises’

Last Updated: Sunday, June 17, 2012, 00:38

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that she hopes Greeks will elect a new govt that stands by the country`s promises to international creditors.

Bauge and France stripped of world titles

Last Updated: Friday, January 6, 2012, 22:42

Britain`s Jason Kenny has been awarded the world individual sprint gold medal and Germany the team title after French rider Gregory Bauge had his results annulled for doping violations, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said on Friday.