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Thursday, July 16, 2015

Greek MPs pass austerity bill as Athens police clash with protesters

Alexis Tsipras drives through tax increases and pensions shakeup amid angry splits in his Syriza partyA draconian austerity bill designed to pave the way for a new bailout of Greece has been passed in the Athens parliament against the backdrop of deep splits in the ruling Syriza party and the most serious violence on the city’s streets for months. Related: Greek crisis: MPs approve bailout measures, after clashes in Athens - live Continue reading...


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