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IMF approves $1.27 billion disbursement to Ireland

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said Ireland was on track with the conditions of its bailout program, and disbursed the European country's next chunk of aid on Monday.Full story

Hollande backs FranceTel CEO to stay in post

PARIS (Reuters) - France Telecom <FTE.PA> chief executive Stephane Richard has state backing to stay in his post as long as an inquiry into fraud allegations does not prevent him from working, President Francois Hollande said on Sunday. Full story

IMF urges repeal of 'ill-designed' U.S. cuts

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund urged the United States on Friday to repeal sweeping government spending cuts and recommended that the Federal Reserve continue a bond-buying program through at least the end of the year. Full story

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