Crisis talks over Cyprus bailout

Crisis talks are are under way in Brussels to try to secure a last ditch bailout for Cyprus.

The finance ministers - know as the Eurogroup - must decide on Sunday whether or not to approve the bailout.

Cyprus needs to raise 5.8bn euros (£5bn) to qualify for a 10bn euro EU bailout and avoid bankruptcy.

Gavin Hewitt reports from Nicosia.

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