Greece's Parliament passed a crucial austerity bill early Thursday in vote so close that it left the coalition government reeling from dissent.
Approval of the cuts and tax increases worth $17 billion over two years was a big step for Greek efforts to secure the next installment of its international rescue loans and stave off imminent bankruptcy.
[...] the close vote was a major political blow to the three-party coalition government.
Approval of the cuts and tax increases worth $17 billion over two years was a big step for Greek efforts to secure the next installment of its international rescue loans and stave off imminent bankruptcy.
[...] the close vote was a major political blow to the three-party coalition government.
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