Hurriyet Daily News | Greece suffering "merciless lashing," _ president The Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's President Karolos Papoulias urged rescue creditors Tuesday to ease demands for more austerity, as debt inspectors reportedly pressed the government for tougher concessions on benefits and labor rights. "Up until now ... Greece suffering "merciless lashing," – president Enough 'merciless whipping' of Greece: president |