Eurozone leaders agree tough Greek bailout deal

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 00:30

After gruelling 17-hour talks during which the future of European integration hung in the balance, leftist Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras accepted terms set by his distrustful partners.

Critics on left and right slam Greece debt 'coup'

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 00:24

Politicians on the far left and right accused European powers of negotiating with a "gun to the head" of Greece and terrorising and colonising it through Monday`s new debt deal.

Several eurozone parliaments to vote on new Greek debt deal

Last Updated: Monday, July 13, 2015, 21:45

Even if Greece and its European partners finally reached a deal on a third aid programme in gruelling weekend talks, it must still be approved by eight different national parliaments.

Greek crisis threatens European dream: Analysts

Last Updated: Monday, June 29, 2015, 21:02

Europe`s failure to solve the Greek debt crisis risks lasting damage to the post-war dream of "ever closer union" at a time when it faces new threats on its borders, analysts said.

`Grexit` to `Greferendum`: Athens on the brink of default

Last Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2015, 15:46

In Brussels, a sense of stupor prevails. The decision comes at the worst moment, in the final stage of negotiations when "98-99 percent" of the deal had already been agreed, according to a participant in the talks.

Germany says surprise Greek referendum plan shuts door on negotiations

Last Updated: Saturday, June 27, 2015, 19:29

But after they were blindsided by Tsipras`s surprise middle-of-the-night announcement that he rejected their offer and would put it to voters only after Tuesday`s deadline, several said all that remained to discuss was "Plan B" - how to limit the damage.

Gold price drops to one-week low of $1,175.45 per ounce

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 11:29

Gold slid to a one-week low on Wednesday, down for a fourth consecutive session, as the dollar strengthened and global stock markets continued to rally on expectations of a Greek debt deal.

Japan shares score 18-year top, dollar firm

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 08:36

MSCI`s index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan edged up 0.1 percent to bring its gins over the past six sessions to 2.9 percent.

Gold near one-week low as stocks rally, dollar firms

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 08:32

Spot gold was almost flat at $1,177.9 an ounce by 0104 GMT, after losing 0.6 percent on Tuesday.

Hope of a Greek deal could face political hurdle in Athens

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 18:22

Hopes that Greece and its creditors can seal a debt deal with exactly one week left to avert default could fade as the Greek premier faces pressure to convince his anti-austerity party to approve concessions needed to unblock bailout funds.

European stocks extend gains with Greece deal in sight

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 17:21

European stock markets rose further on Tuesday, building on the previous day`s sharp rally on hopes of there finally being a deal over Greece`s bailout.

Spain, Portugal demand Greek 'guarantees' on debt deal

Last Updated: Monday, June 22, 2015, 23:14

Spain and Portugal warned Greece Monday it must give firm "guarantees" to seal a debt deal with European leaders, as Athens made a fresh bid to unlock bailout funds need to avoid a default.