Italy says crisis G7 meeting in Nov in the works

Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:57pm EDT
 
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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.

"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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