Europe's Debt Crisis Worsens As Greece Throws A 'Monkey-Wrench' With Surprise Referendum Plans

European Leaders Set For Showdown On Greek Debt Referendum -- Voice Of America

European leaders are set for a showdown Wednesday with Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou over his call for a referendum on a debt-relief agreement.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel summoned the Greek leader to Cannes, France, a day before the G20 summit. Greece is not a member of the group, but Mr. Papandreou's referendum plan has become the summit's central issue.

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