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E.U. Lifts Growth Forecast for 2010

Nov. 3, 2009
The European Union said that the full 27-nation bloc would be out of recession by the end of the year and revised upward its forecast for economic growth in 2010.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa