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Urgent: Greek PM announces resignation from office, Greece heads to snap general elections

Xinhua, August 21, 2015 Adjust font size:

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced his government's resignation, opening the way to snap general elections during a televised address to Greek people on Thursday evening. Endit