Greek PM George Papandreou to form new unity government

Greek PM George Papandreou is to form a new government as he tries to win support for austerity measures demanded by the EU and IMF. He will seek to have the government ratified in a vote of confidence in parliament on Thursday, he said. 

Mr Papandreou has faced the threat of a revolt in his socialist Pasok party over the controversial package. Greek police clashed with anti-austerity protesters near parliament, and unions held a general strike.

"I will continue on the same course," said Mr Papandreou in a TV address on Wednesday evening. "This is the road of duty, together with Pasok's parliamentary group, its members, and the Greek people."

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