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1. European Commission to back Greek deficit-cutting plan - 01.02.2010 -
17:25

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The European Commission is set to back Greek government plans to rein in public spending when the full college of 27 commissioners meets this Wednesday.

http://euobserver.com/9/29381/?rk=1


2. Nato chief presses for more police trainers in Afghanistan -
01.02.2010 - 17:42

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Nato secretary general Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Monday said that roughly 500 more police trainers are needed in Afghanistan, echoing similar calls from the EU's own mission on the ground.

http://euobserver.com/9/29382/?rk=1


3. Obama to skip EU-US summit in Madrid - 01.02.2010 - 09:52

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US President Barack Obama is likely to skip this year's EU-US summit to be held by the Spanish presidency in Madrid, as he is focusing more on the domestic agenda, according to press reports.

http://euobserver.com/9/29377/?rk=1

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