Alexis Tsipras resigns as Greek prime minister

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has announced his resignation – a move that will prompt snap elections to be held on September 20.
By The Newsroom
Published 20th Aug 2015, 19:59 BST
Alexis Tsipras has tendered his resignation as Greek prime minister. Picture: APAlexis Tsipras has tendered his resignation as Greek prime minister. Picture: AP
Alexis Tsipras has tendered his resignation as Greek prime minister. Picture: AP

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