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ECB bond-buying effort so far unable to surmount political discord.

Up to 6.3 mln workers without employer-provided pension plans could participate.

Up to 6.3 mln workers without employer-provided pension plans could participate.

As the nation diversifies its economy, even U.S.-based multinationals may be targeted for protests.

As the nation diversifies its economy, even U.S.-based multinationals may be targeted for protests.

Proposed reforms could also mean somewhat higher rate.

Proposed reforms could also mean somewhat higher rate.

Initial share offerings raise $21.3 bln, down 48% from Q2 level.