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Greece coalition talks fail

Greece's politicians have yet again failed to agree a new government, after the latest round of coalition talks.

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Greek radical refuses to back coalition

Greek radical left leader Alexis Tsipras says he will not join or support a pro-bailout coalition government, saying he cannot agree to what he terms a mistake.

His continued refusal makes new elections in the crisis-struck country more likely.

Mr Tsipras made the comments today after attending a meeting convened by President Karolos Papoulias with the head of the conservative New Democracy and socialist PASOK parties.

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