Divisions Grow as a Downturn Rocks Europe

PARIS — Six years after being struck by economic crisis, Europe is facing a fresh downturn, with few new ideas on the table for reigniting growth and deepening political divisions over the austerity policies that many blame for worsening the malaise.

IMF warns eurozone of risks to economy

PARIS: The International Monetary Fund is warning the 17 eurozone countries that their economies face a possible severe downturn unless more is done to improve growth and ease political tensions.