11.   European Union finance chiefs Friday downplayed fears that the spreading international economic turmoil threatens to derail growth within the EU as it prepares to launch its single currency.

12.   European Union finance chiefs Friday downplayed fears that the spreading international economic turmoil will derail growth within the EU as it prepares to launch its single currency.

13.   While state enterprises continued to be subsidized and lose money, they were not numerous enough to derail growth.

14.   The bank said it was insulating the economy to deal with potential risks that may derail growth and to reduce vulnerability to external factors.