How austerity in Greece is threatening the euro zone againA coalition of radical leftist parties seem poised to take power in Greece. Could the troubled country really leave the euro zone?
Things fall apart in Italy, and not just the economyAncient architectural ruins are crumbling faster than ever due to austerity measures
Merkel under siegeAngry voters at home are increasingly turning against her and her coalition government
Merkel hopes to ease investor worries over Euro debt crisisU.S. urges political action to raise market confidence in Europe