Germany says likely to free Greek aid by Friday
Germany says 'good chance' of approval by Friday
Greece outlines harsh spending cuts before bailout
EU Commission backs Greece on aid packageBRUSSELS — EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has backed the Greek rescue package after calling Athens measures "solid and credible."
Eurozone ministers to meet SundayBRUSSELS — The finance ministers of the 16 nations using the euro will meet Sunday to review a proposed bailout for Greece, as Athens wraps up negotiations on drastic new cuts and tax increases to win rescue loans from its European partners and the IMF.
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