Even those who accept that Greece's problems are largely self-made are depressed by an austerity plan that seems to offer so little hope for the medium term, and will punish many hard-working and modestly paid ordinary Greeks.

ECONOMIST: The Greek crisis

In this time, normally reserved for the partisan response, I hope to offer you something more: An American response.

NPR: Text of the Democratic Response to the State of the Union Address

He and captain Daniel Vettori offer the host's only realistic hope of making the 196 runs required for an improbable victory, which would break the world record for a successful fourth innings run chase.

BBC: Sloppy England on course for win