Greece: An election with a reason to hope

Greece: An election with a reason to hope

June 18, 2012 4:34 PM

Greece's election was essentially a referendum on whether to renege on a European bailout of its economy which could have triggered a seizure in Europe's banks. Many are relieved that a crisis has been averted. Clarissa Ward reports.

Euro exit averted, Greece is still on the clock
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