New York Times | Greek leader pleads for more time to implement reforms Los Angeles Times ATHENS -- With the Greek economy seizing up and the specter of sovereign default still looming, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras on Wednesday launched a high-gear diplomatic offensive aimed at buying his country more time to implement reforms demanded by ... Pressures Intensify On Merkel Greek PM seeks "breathing space", starting EU talks Greece Asks for More Time as Juncker Meets Samaras in Athens |