CNN's Matthew Chance has the latest details on contentious negotiations in Athens.
Efforts to form a unity government in Greece failed Monday, moving the country closer to a eurozone exit as the president called for another meeting Tuesday to seek a solution.
Greek politicians traded insults and accusations following new talks with President Karolos Papoulias to broker a coalition government, an effort that will resume Monday.
Greek President Karolos Papoulias is to hold talks in the next day with party leaders in a bid to create a national unity government, his office said Saturday.
Journalist Elinda Labropoulou discusses a third attempt to form a coalition government in Greece.
Greek politicians have been unable to form a new government in their economically embattled land late Friday, and the president might have to step in to breach the impasse.
Greek politicians failed to forge a coalition government Wednesday as a leftist leader huddled separately with two of his counterparts who've supported the austerity initiatives he opposes.
Greek leftist leader Alexis Tsipras on Tuesday laid out the radical agenda he hopes to pursue if he becomes prime minister, including the cancellation of severe budget-cutting measures forced on the country by international lenders.
Greek voters look set to punish the country's mainstream parties in elections on Sunday.
Voters in Greece prepared Saturday to take part in parliamentary elections, with wide uncertainty over what government will emerge from Sunday's vote and how it will handle the austerity crisis gripping the nation.
Two main parties are expected to be able to form new coalitions after Greek elections set for May 6. Jim Boulden reports.
Greece will hold parliamentary elections May 6, Prime Minister Lucas Papademos announced Wednesday.
CNN's Richard Quest talks to Greece's tourism minister about the Greek prime minister calling a snap election.
The last few months have witnessed a dramatic turn in the way democratic politics are conducted in a sovereign country that is also a member state of the European Union. The depth of the economic crisis and the increasing dependency of Greece on external funds to survive have led to an unprecedented degree of national humiliation and destabilization of the political system.
The battle of wills between Athens and its eurozone lenders has intensified, with Greece's finance minister accusing "forces in Europe" of pushing his country out of the euro while his German counterpart suggested postponing Greek elections and installing a new government without political parties.
CNN's Emily Reuben reports on how European countries can encourage growth in the economy.
Greeks look set to pay a heavy price for the latest bailout package aimed at rescuing the debt-stricken country and preventing the crisis spreading throughout the eurozone.
Max Foster talks to Greek neurosurgeon Panos Papanicolaou about the impact the austerity measures have on citizens.
CNN's Matthew Chance reports on the Greek economic crisis and how people on the street are feeling.
CNN's Matthew Chance reports from Athens as lawmakers in Greece approve further austerity measures.
The Greek Parliament has voted, protesters have protested, buildings are burning: What next? The tranche of funding Greece needs will probably be disbursed and default -- at least in March -- will be avoided.
Amid a growing public backlash, the Greek Parliament voted Sunday to approve a package of austerity reforms, marking a key step toward securing a second bailout for the debt-riddled nation.
CNN's Matthew Chance reports on the latest demonstrations and debate in the Greek debt crisis.
Greece's Cabinet approved austerity measures demanded in return for a new eurozone bailout of the debt-stricken country Saturday, a day ahead of a crucial vote in Parliament.
Eurozone finance ministers dismissed as incomplete a reputed ?3.3bn package of Greek budget cuts presented to them in the hope of securing a new ?130bn bail-out and sent the country's finance minister back to Athens with a fresh set of demands and an urgent deadline.
Yannis Stournaras with the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research on rescue plans for Greece's debt crisis.
Representatives of eurozone bail-out lenders are scrambling this morning to finalise an agreement with the Greek government after last-minute demands by Athens threatened to upend the deal.
Lucas Papademos, the Greek premier, failed to make party leaders accept harsh terms in return for a second ?130bn bail-out, pushing Athens closer to a disorderly default as early as next month.
A GPS exclusive: Fareed talks to former Greek PM George Papandreou. Should Greece drop the euro? Can Germany do more?
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou's announcement that he will resign and form a new government raises a new set of questions for the debt-ridden country.
CNN's Diana Magnay reports on how Greeks are dealing with their most recent financial crisis.
Greece's new prime minister told Parliament Monday that staying in the eurozone "is the only choice" as his country seeks to avoid default.
New Greece PM Papademos to implement bailout package. Elinda Labropoulou reports.
Lucas Papademos, a former European Central Bank vice president, has been named prime minister of Greece.
As Greece attempts to fend off debt troubles that continue to threaten global markets, the man chosen to lead the country's new government is an economist who's been advising the outgoing prime minister for the past two years.
In-fighting prevents the Greek coalition from choosing a new leader. CNN's Diana Magnay reports.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou will hand in his resignation to the country's president Wednesday, his office has confirmed, following days of talks on forming a new government.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has said he is confident of a positive outcome by the end of Tuesday, a spokesman said, as thorny discussions continue on forming a new government.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has said he is confident of a positive outcome by the end of Tuesday, a spokesman said, as thorny discussions continue on forming a new government.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou will meet Monday with the leader of the country's main opposition party to discuss who will become the nation's next prime minister -- a day after an announcement that Papandreou he will step down amid the country's financial crisis.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou says his country needs wider support to turn the economy around.
Embattled Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou plans to meet with the main opposition leader Sunday as he tries to form a coalition government aimed at securing a controversial international bailout package.
John Defterios profiles top Greek officials that would be involved in a possible unity government with the opposition.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou spoke to reporters at the G20 summit about the criticism aimed at him.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou expressed optimism late Wednesday that the Greek people, in a vote to be held as soon as December 4, will support his plan to remain in the euro zone despite having to endure the austerity measures that Greece's continued membership in the euro club would require.
A Greek panel approves a proposed aid referendum. CNN's Jim Boulden reports.
Greece's cabinet voted Wednesday to support Prime Minister George Papandreou's call to hold a referendum as soon as possible about the latest bailout plan, ministers coming out of the meeting told a CNN affiliate.
CNN's Ali Velshi gives an update on the G-20 meetings going on in France this week.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou is due to meet the president of the country after an emergency meeting of the Cabinet Thursday, Papandreou's office announced.
CNN's Zain Verjee takes a look at potential candidates to head the new Greek government.
Greece will form a new coalition government without current Prime Minister George Papandreou. Diana Magnay reports.
A new prime minister will be named Tuesday to replace George Papandreou, a Greek government spokesman said Monday.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou will step down as his government's leader, the country's president announced Sunday night -- agreeing to do so on the condition that the controversial €130 billion euro bailout deal is approved.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou said Saturday he will do what it takes to form a coalition government and push through a controversial international bailout package.
CNN's Felicia Taylor reports on George Papandreou's time as Greece's prime minister and how the country got into debt.
Greece's economic turmoil threatens to topple the eurozone, shake the global financial markets and bring down the protagonist in the political drama: embattled Prime Minister George Papandreou.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou is backing off plans to hold a controversial referendum on an international bailout for his country, he told his cabinet Thursday.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has called an emergency Cabinet meeting, as pressure grows for him to resolve a crisis sparked by his announcement of a referendum on the latest European bailout deal.
CNN's Jim Boulden talks to the Greek people about their opinions on the referendum vote to approve the austerity package.
Greece's government looks fragile after the PM called a surprise referendum on the bailout deal. Jim Boulden reports.
Greece's cabinet voted Wednesday to support Prime Minister George Papandreou's call to hold a referendum as soon as possible about the latest bailout plan, ministers coming out of the meeting told a CNN affiliate.
The Greek prime minister has called for a referendum on the EU bailout, casting a shadow on last week's deal.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou's announcement of a referendum on the new eurozone debt deal has shocked European markets and thrown the future of the euro back into disarray.
Greek lawmakers voted to approve a new round of tough budget-cutting measures Thursday, despite a second day of angry protests in which one demonstrator died.
The Greek cabinet announced late Sunday that it adopted a draft budget for 2012, but the debt-ridden nation will miss key deficit targets for this year and next.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou announced Saturday he will postpone a scheduled trip to the United States next week because of the country's financial crisis.
Canadian activists aboard The Tahrir demanded Tuesday that the Greek government repair the boat in which they had tried to sail Monday from Crete toward Gaza in an aborted mission that led to their forced return to port.
Days after blocking a Gaza-bound flotilla, Greece's government offered Sunday to ship aid to the Palestinian territory -- a move applauded by the U.N. chief but derided as insufficient by protest organizers and Palestinian authorities.
A U.S. ship whose passengers and crew had hoped to participate in a Gaza-bound flotilla was stopped Friday by Greek authorities shortly after getting under way and escorted back to port.
CNN's Becky Anderson on the riot-filled streets of Athens shortly after the austerity vote.
This week's austerity vote is considered "make or break" by some, but some say Greece is already broken.
Greek lawmakers Wednesday approved a package of austerity measures demanded by international lenders, despite protests outside Parliament as they were voting, in a move that should clear the way for an emergency loan to Athens.
U.S. stocks rallied on Tuesday, with the Dow jumping 145 points, as investors cheered a report showing home prices rose for the first time in nine months in April.
U.S. stocks were set to edge higher Tuesday, following a report that showed home prices rose for the first time in eight months in April.
World markets endured a volatile trading session Friday, on mixed news about the global economy.
Treasury prices closed higher Wednesday as investors reacted to the Federal Reserve's interest rate statement and continued to stress over the Greek debt crisis.
Greece's reshuffled Cabinet survived a vote of confidence despite widespread opposition to budget cuts.
Stocks posted solid advances on Tuesday, with technology shares leading gains, as investors awaited the confidence vote for Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou later tonight.
Applauding budget-cutting measures taken and proposed by Greece's government in the face of intense public pressure, European finance ministers announced Monday that Athens is on track to receive fresh loans in mid-July.
Serbian President Boris Tadic tells CNN: "I am sure people have been protecting Mladic."
Serbian President Boris Tadic has done a remarkable job in overseeing the arrest of Gen. Ratko Mladic, the former head of the Bosnian Serb Army. For years, Tadic has had to stand by as foreign leaders and diplomats accused him and his government of not doing enough to track down Mladic.
World leaders and human rights groups celebrated the arrest of former Serbian army commander Ratko Mladic on Thursday, calling it "historic" and "an important step forward."
Libyan Deputy Foreign Minister Abdelati Obeidi flew to Greece Sunday to deliver a personal message from Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, a Greek foreign ministry official told CNN.
CNN's Candy Crowley talks to former National Security Adviser James Jones about the Libya crisis.
Greek prime minister says in Europe there is a strong will to do what is necessary to defend the Euro.
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou sought to calm the nation's economic jitters for 2012 in his address to his cabinet Wednesday.
The Greek parliament early Thursday approved an austerity budget that makes cuts required under conditions of a massive bailout from the International Monetary Fund and the European Union in May.
Prime Minister Hashim Thaci's ruling party led Kosovo's weekend elections but will need to find allies from among other parties to form a new government, the fledgling nation's electoral commission reported Monday.
Voters in Kosovo are electing their first new government since declaring independence from Serbia.
Former Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader has been arrested in Salzburg, Austria, an Austrian Ministry of Justice spokeswoman said Friday.
Greece is back from the brink of financial disaster and has paved the way for the future, Prime Minister George Papandreou proclaimed Thursday.
The Greek prime minister may call for early general elections in December if his ruling party loses local elections Sunday, the nation's official news agency said.
Police cordoned off one of the busiest thoroughfares in the heart of the Greek capital Thursday as a bomb disposal team investigated a suspicious package found at the entrance to a bank.
A no-confidence vote in Kosovo's parliament brought down Prime Minister Hashim Thaci's government Tuesday and paved the way for snap elections.
Kosovo's ruling coalition unraveled Saturday after a key party announced it is withdrawing from Prime Minister Hashim Thaci's government, likely triggering early elections.
As Greece backs away from the brink of bankruptcy, protesters lashed out against Prime Minister George Papandreou Saturday as he reaffirmed his drive to cut Greece's mounting deficit with new austerity measures.
A 49-year-old doctor was arrested Saturday for throwing a shoe at Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou in protest of the government's austerity measures.
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