Greek runner-up rejects coalition deal

The leader of the runner-up party in Greece’s national election, the Radical Left Coalition’s Alexis Tsipras, has rejected a coalition with the winning conservative party.

Following 40-minute talks with conservative leader Antonis Samaras, Mr Tsipras said the two parties’ views were diametrically opposed. He demanded the cancellation of austerity measures many blame for deepening economic woes.