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Greece and the bridge of fools

The isosceles theorem put forward by the Greek mathematician Euclid became a test in medieval times of one’s ability to master more difficult matters. Greece this week faces such a test.

UK inflation rate drops amid ratings downgrade threat

Britain’s inflation rate fell to 3.6 per cent in the year to January from 4.2 per cent the previous month, official figures showed Tuesday.

Moody’s Latest Warning a Reality Check for Europe

The warning by ratings agency Moody’s that it may cut the triple-A ratings of two of the euro zone’s largest countries, France and the United Kingdom, was met with resignation by analysts and economists Tuesday.