June 16, 2011 9:48 AM

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Greek PM to form new govt. and seek vote of confidence

In the midst of most serious violence on the streets of Athens for more than a year, the Greek Prime Minister, George Papandreou has said he will form a new Government and seek a vote of confidence today. The demonstrators across the country have been protesting against new austerity measures the Socialist Government is trying to impose as a condition for a new bail-out by the European Union. Mr. Papandreou had offered to stand down if a new Unity Government could be created but they failed.

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