Greece calls May general election
Greece is to hold an early general election on May 6.
Prime minister Lucas Papademos confirmed that he would formally request the election from President Karolos Papoulias.
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Prime minister Lucas Papademos confirmed that he would formally request the election from President Karolos Papoulias.
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