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Italy says crisis G7 meeting in Nov in the works

ROME
Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:57pm EDT

ROME (Reuters) - The United States is planning an extraordinary Group of Seven (G7) meeting in November to discuss the financial crisis, Italy's economy minister said on Thursday.

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"I know America is planning something in November, I know everyone is planning for an acceleration of the agenda," Giulio Tremonti told reporters when asked about a G7 crisis meeting.

(Reporting by Gavin Jones)



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