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The Financial Times brings you the latest economic and political news from around the world

Putin responds to call for change from middle class
Prime minister calls for measures giving citizens a greater say, adopting a softer tone as he seemingly attempts to reach out to protesters
Europe holds China to carbon tax payments
EU remains determined to include all airlines that take off or land in the 27-member bloc in the green scheme
IMF warns China on eurozone fallout
Economic growth in country could drop by half this year in the event of a sharp recession in Europe, the IMF predicted on Monday in
Syria intensifies attacks on Homs
Obama administration cites safety concerns as activists claim 50 more people have been killed in fresh army bombardment
Swing voters decisive in US election
Independents have grown in numbers since 2008, meaning they will be an even more crucial electorate in this year’s presidential battle
New Seoul mayor slams brakes on construction
Park Won-soon puts 610 regeneration projects under review in a bid to shift the focus on increasing welfare spending
Pressure mounts on Greece over bail-out
Sarkozy and Merkel insist that all Greek political parties must accept terms of a new bail-out for a further rescue to take place
Hamas and Fatah to form unity government
Move marks breakthrough in long-running effort to heal the rivalry between the two biggest forces in the Palestinian national movement
Romanian PM resigns after protests
Emil Boc quits after weeks of nationwide protests against austerity measures. President holds talks with parties on forming new government
Indonesia GDP hits 6.5% in fourth quarter
The better than expected figures were due largely to continued investment and booming domestic consumption in Indonesia’s economy