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Thursday, July 18, 2013

Greek MPs back public sector cuts amid protests


AFP

Greek MPs back public sector cuts amid protests
BBC News
The parliament in Greece has narrowly approved a public sector reform bill that will see thousands of people lose their jobs. In a 153-140 vote, MPs backed the bill tied to the country's fresh 6.8bn euros (£5.8bn) of bailout loans, needed to keep Greece afloat.
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