The world is $365 trillion in debt, and the interest bill is climbing
Protests in Europe have highlighted debt squeeze, with France now paying more to borrow than Italy and Greece.
Al Jazeera English reports: Protests in Europe have highlighted debt squeeze, with France now paying more to borrow than Italy and Greece.
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