Amid cries of blackmail, glimmers of Greek debt hope emerge

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras accused international creditors of "blackmail" on Friday after euro zone partners warned Athens it had 48 hours to accept a cash-for-reform deal or plunge toward default next week.

David Cameron accepts EU treaty change delay

David Cameron has accepted there may be no change to the EU's treaties to accommodate Britain's demands ahead of a referendum, the BBC understands.

Eurozone leaders echo hopes for Greek deal

Eurozone leaders have echoed hopes that a deal can be struck within days to stop Greece defaulting on its debt.

Greece submits fresh plan on eve of EU emergency summit

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras presented new proposals to European leaders Sunday aimed at ending his country's debt crisis, on the eve of a summit that could determine whether Greece crashes out of the eurozone.

French growth picking up, soon to halt jobless rise - INSEE

PARIS, (Reuters) - France's economy will expand fast enough in the second half of the year to halt the rise in unemployment, albeit with joblessness topping 10 percent, the national statistics office INSEE said on Thursday.