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Greek PM: Initial Deal in Bailout Talks 'Very Close'

Greece's prime minister voiced hope that bailout talks between the cash-strapped country and its international creditors are "very close" to an initial deal, and ruled out early elections if the marathon negotiations fail. Alexis Tsipras told private Star TV that he believes a first agreement can be struck by the end of next week, which can then be ratified by Greece's European partners. "I think we are close,'' he said, in an interview...

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