Greece May Need Further Debt Relief Despite Austerity Policy – IMF – Sputnik International

Europe 06:16 07.02.2017Get short URL MOSCOW (Sputnik)  Greece may require additional debt relief despite harsh austerity policy and Europe’s help, the policies to restore growth will have to be carried out, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Tuesday in a statement. “Most Directors [of the IMF Executive Board] considered that, despite Greeces enormous sacrifices and European partners generous support, further…

Donald Trump’s defence secretary James Mattis says US ‘won’t forget debt’ to Australia – ABC Online

Australian military leaders are looking to draw on their strong ties with the new US Defence Secretary to help guide the longstanding ANZUS alliance through the uncertain Trump era. Senior Defence figures have described General Mattis as a “sensible” and “sane” figure in the new US administration with a deep affection for Australia, who…