Greek Lawmakers Break From Ruling Party

Far-left members of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' ruling Syriza party have broken off to form their own party, after unsuccessfully trying to block passage of a $95 billion bailout package from the European Central Bank. The 25 lawmakers announced Friday they will create the Popular Unity party, becoming the third-largest party in Greece's 300-seat parliament. The Popular Unity members are those who expressed disappointment with Tsipras after he reversed a vow not to...

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