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World Service,11 Oct 2013,28 mins

US debt deal likely

World Business Report

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US talks between Republicans and Democrats make a deal seem likely, 6 days away from the debt ceiling being reached. We hear from the Greek Shipping Minister whose office had been firebombed as anger over Greece's dire economy continues. Mastercard has introduced itself in to refugee camps in Lebanon to replace food stamps and cash.

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