White House hopes for quick formation of govt in Greece to confront challenges

The White House on Sunday expressed hope that a new government will be formed quickly in Greece following the parliamentary elections to confront the economic challenges facing the country.

Greek pro-bailout parties win knife-edge elections

Greece's two main pro-bailout parties clinched enough votes to form a government in knife-edge elections, as world powers pushed for a new cabinet as soon as possible to ease global fears.

"Today the Greek people expressed their will to stay anchored with the euro," said Antonis Samaras, the leader of the conservative New Democracy party which preliminary official results showed in the lead with 30.04 percent.

"We ask all political forces which share the aim of keeping the country in the euro... to join a government of national unity," he said.

Greek pro-bailout parties secure ruling majority

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White House congratulates Greece on elections, urges coalition

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