May 16, 2012 -- Updated 1702 GMT (0102 HKT)

German Chancellor Angela Merkel tells CNN she feels sympathy with the Greek people but insists the euro can be a strong currency and that Europe must work to be competitive. FULL STORY | MONARCHY TO MAYHEM  Video

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