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In an interview with Reuters, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde says if Greece leaves the Eurozone, the IMF will continue to engage with Athens in hopes of reform. Jillian Kitchener reports.
In an interview with Reuters, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde suggests that Greece should move to reform its economy before its European creditors give it a break on its debt. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Greece's Foreign Minister holds talks with his Russian counterpart in Moscow ahead of a crucial euro zone meeting. Ciara Lee looks at the motives behind the visit and the chances of an early solution to the current crisis .
The European Central Bank President, Christine Lagarde, warns governments against adding to their public debt, as they look to ease the pressure on households and businesses from soaring energy costs. "Governments should pursue fiscal policies that show they are committed to gradually bringing down high public debt ratios," she says during a news conference, adding that policymakers should pick measures that are "temporary and targeted at the most vulnerable". SOUNDBITE
The IMF hopes to make "more progress" in talks on a new financial aid program for Argentina shortly, IMF First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath says. SOUNDBITE