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Socialists Win Big in Greek Election

Left-wing government set for power as voters turn on conservatives

By Jason Farago,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 5, 2009 3:45 AM CDT

(Newser) – Socialists won a thumping victory in a snap Greek election yesterday as voters threw out a conservative government after corruption scandals and poor response to a string of devastating wildfires. The socialists won 43% of the vote, 9 points ahead of the ruling party, and...   Read full story »

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