Meanwhile back in Euroland:
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Political parties in Greece have criticised IMF head Christine Lagarde for suggesting that Greeks were avoiding paying taxes.
Socialist leader Evangelos Venizelos accused Ms Lagarde of "insulting the Greek people".
Left-wing leader Alexis Tsipras insisted: "Greek workers pay their taxes, which are unbearable."
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18227230
Not sure the Greeks are very happy bunnies right now.
...and in other news:
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The insurance market Lloyd's of London is preparing contingency plans for the possibility of the euro collapsing, its chief executive has said.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18226128