WORLD TIME - E.U. Summit: Up All Night, But Consensus Finally Reached, Jun 30, 2012

 "When it comes to confronting the crisis threatening the euro’s very existence, nothing ever seems to come easy for European Union leaders—even a mutually sought agreement. That was demonstrated Friday at the E.U. summit in Brussels, where it took all-night haggling to approve growth stimulus measures that Italy and Spain had blocked until they obtained a softening of rules on bailouts that they’re likely to eventually seek. Only in the madness of the euro crisis can taking yourself hostage become an effective bargaining tool."
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NY DAILY NEWS - Euro 2012: Mario Balotelli scores two goals as Italy beats Germany 2-1, will face Spain in championship match, Jun 30, 2012

 "WARSAW, Poland -- Mario Balotelli flexed his muscles in more ways than one.
The 21-year-old striker quieted his of critics by leading Italy to an unexpected spot in the European Championship final, scoring twice in the first half in a 2-1 victory over Germany on Thursday night.
After his second goal, Balotelli stripped off his jersey and flexed his muscles in a defiant pose - even if that meant an automatic yellow card."
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