Greece 'to remain in eurozone'; EC chief backs eurobonds

European leaders have assured Greece its future remains within the eurozone but warned it must implement the tough austerity measures set out as part of its rescue plan.

Speaking after a conference call with Greek leader George Papandreou, German chancellor Angela Merkel and French president Nicolas Sarkozy moved to calm fears Greece could be forced out of the eurozone, the Telegraph reports. The European leaders said they were convinced Greece's future was as a member of the single currency. "Putting in place commitments of the [bail-out] programme is essential for the Greek economy to return to a path of lasting and balanced growth," they said. In response, Greece confirmed it was determined to meet all obligations agreed with international leade...