Facing an internal party revolt over his embrace of more austerity measures in return for a third massive international bailout, Tsipras is hoping to strengthen his hold on power

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras resigned from his post on Thursday calling for new elections, as the embattled but still popular leader attempted to quell dissent within his own ruling hard-left government. Facing an internal party revolt over his embrace of more austerity measures in return for a third massive international bailout, Tsipras is hoping to…
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