Buying Time: Greece to Request Extension on Austerity Measures

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Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras is expected to have a difficult mission next week. He wants to persuade German Chancellor Angela Merkel to ease strict austerity conditions on his country, and he may also need to ask for billions in additional aid. Speculation is also growing about a possible bond-buying program for Spain.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/...850183,00.html