 Bloomberg | G-8 Says Greece Should Stay in Euro as Differences Linger Bloomberg Leaders from the Group of Eight nations pushed for Greece to stay in the European single currency and to fulfill its cost-cutting commitments even as broad differences persist on growth and austerity policies. “We agree on the importance of a strong ... Greece: Germany's Merkel suggests euro referendum Greece's growing rows with Germany over austerity and euro-referendum boosts ... Greek euro exit could be fast if needed: Slovenia |
 BBC News | G-8 leaders say Greece should remain in Eurozone CBS News Last Updated 2:34 pm ET (CBS News) Leaders from the Group of Eight nations, meeting at Camp David in Maryland, said Saturday they are interested in keeping Greece part of the European economic zone. "We agree on the importance of a strong and cohesive ... G8 says it wants Greece to remain in 'strong' eurozone G-8 leaders hope Greece remains in eurozone World leaders back Greece, vow to combat financial turmoil |
 Deutsche Welle | Greece to Hold New Elections June 17 Wall Street Journal Results of May 6 elections denied an outright majority in parliament to Greece's two battered establishment parties, the conservative New Democracy party and socialist Pasok, which have been seeking to implement austerity policies. Greece confirms June 17 election date Greece to dissolve Parliament for new election Greek election race tightens into dead heat |
 CBS News | Diplomatic marathon: G8 focusing on Greece; NATO, on Afghanistan CNN Hanging over the deliberations is the fate of Greece, which has been unable to form an elected government. Many analysts believe that Athens will be forced to exit the eurozone shortly, dropping the euro currency and possibly further rattling economic ... GREECE, SYRIA ON AGENDA FOR G-8, NATO SUMMITS |
 Straits Times | France's Hollande wants Greece to stay in euro zone Reuters CAMP DAVID (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande said on Saturday he wanted Greece to stay in the euro zone, but expected the country to meet its commitments. "The message I gave was the hope that Greece stays in the euro zone, respects its ... France's Hollande: European G-8 Members May Discuss Greece At Meeting Hollande, Obama Talk Greece Before G-8 Summit Hollande, Obama want Greece to stay in euro zone |
 The Daily Star | Merkel did not push Greece referendum idea: witness Reuters The incident reignited anti-Merkel sentiment in debt-laden Greece where many accuse the German leader of exacerbating the crisis by being slow to act and then demanding austerity measures that are too tough. A Merkel spokeswoman said on Saturday there ... Greece bridles at Merkel referendum suggestion Euro vote talk riles Greece |
 IBNLive.com | Greece hands Olympic flame over to Britain Boston.com ATHENS, Greece—The Olympic torch was passed to London -- witnessed, appropriately, by hundreds of Greeks huddled under umbrellas. Seeking some relief from the country's economic and political woes, Greeks sat on the stone steps of the ancient stadium ... In Greece, an Olympic Torch Relay Against Backdrop of Political Paralysis Princess Anne and Beckham go to Greece to get Olympic Flame Olympic Torch Relay: Greece Hands Olympic Flame Over To Britain Ahead Of 2012 ... |
 Firstpost | Oil prices slide to 6-month low on Greece turmoil San Francisco Chronicle MARKETS Oil slides on Greece turmoil Oil dropped Friday to a six-month low in New York on concern that Greece will have to exit the euro system, compounding Europe's debt troubles and curbing fuel demand. Futures declined 1.2 percent after German ... 2012 low! Oil under $107 on Greece crisis, Spain downgrade Oil falls slightly to end near $92 a barrel in New York on worries about Greece Oil slips and posts 3rd weekly loss |
 Wall Street Journal | Europe thinks the unthinkable on Greece Reuters By Sebastian Moffett and Mike Peacock | BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) - European officials are working on contingency plans in case Greece bombs out of the euro zone, the EU's trade commissioner said on Friday, as European share prices tumbled and Germany ... EU departure not in Greece's best interests EU, ECB Preparing For Possibility Of Greece Leaving Eurozone Greece Must Go |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Euro crisis goes beyond Greece; Germany, Britain worried Pittsburgh Tribune-Review By AP MADRID -- Greece's politics and Spain's banking underscore this week just how fragile Europe's economy remains after an eviscerating austerity regime that has spawned a financial melodrama. On Friday, Greek and German officials found themselves ... Spain debt costs to leap at bond sale as investors eye Greece Greek politics, Spain banks test eurozone survival Euro crisis sparks sell-off on Asian bourses |
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