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Greek government defends bailout deal ahead of vote

BY: mwilliams
21:12, August 13, 2015
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The draft bill for the three-year rescue package worth about 85 billion euros ($93 billion) in loans includes harsh spending cuts and tax hikes that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has said he has no option but to implement.

His radical left Syriza party won elections in January on promises of repealing similar budget austerity imposed in return for Greece's previous bailouts.

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VIDEO: Police officer threatens migrants with knife

BY: mwilliams
04:44, August 11, 2015
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Mohammed Riski, a Syrian migrant from Yefrin who arrived seven days ago said "there are thousands of people here (on the island). Everyday comes about 1,000 people and they give everyday paper for 200 people, 300 people and so many people are sleeping in the streets. All of the hotels are full. There are no toilets or any services. Just the water - thank you."