IMF 'ready to provide assistance' in Greek crisis: Lagarde

Washington :- The International Monetary Fund is carefully monitoring the unfolding financial crisis in Greece and neighbouring countries, and is ready to provide assistance “as needed,” Managing Director Christine Lagarde said today.

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.