Election Stalemate Looms Again in Greece

June 04, 2012 from VOA News

The final day of polling before the repeat election in Greece on June 17 showed the two main contenders neck and neck. The economic crisis has divided Greeks, who appear split on the causes and solutions to the country's financial meltdown. As Henry Ridgwell reports from Athens, the political stalemate only appears to be entrenching these divisions.

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