German Greens and Social Democrats Form Coalition Deal
The Social Democrats and Greens shelved speed limits and agreed to a multistage ecology tax reform raising gas, heating oil, and electricity taxes to cut unemployment. Final cabinet talks set for Monday ahead of a Tuesday coalition signing.
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Brazil slips into economic crisis amid falling prices
Brazil faces tight credit and rising unemployment after high interest rates aimed at halting currency outflows following Russia's debt default. Prices have fallen for three straight months, easing inflation but sparking fears of recession as austerity looms and a government package, postponed to Oct 26, weighs on growth prospects.
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