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Photo Gallery The Greek Danger

Greece's debt continues to climb and many fear that the euro-zone member may slide into insolvency. The dangers for the European common currency could be immense.
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Deutsche Bank head Josef Ackermann fears that the financial crisis could worsen yet again. In particular, he recently mentioned concerns that small European countries like Greece could torpedo the euro.

Foto: DDP
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Greece's budget deficit is now 12.7 percent of gross domestic product -- more than four times the allowed limit. Here, guards marching in front of the Greek parliament building in Athens.

Foto: OLEG POPOV/ REUTERS
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European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet speaking with Greek Finance Minister Giorgos Papakonstantinou. Since joining the euro-zone, Greece has only once adhered to the common currency debt rules.

Foto: GEORGES GOBET/ AFP
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Some fear that Greece could begin printing euros without allowance in an effort to cover its debts. Here, newly minted 10 euro cent coins at the Greek National Mint.

Foto: JOHN KOLESIDIS/ REUTERS
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