GREECE Mass protests and stiff political opposition met the government's attempt to push through a new round of austerity measures. The cuts-up to $40 billion worth-are necessary for debt-ridden Greece to get fresh loans from the International Monetary Fund. President George Papandreou offered to shake up his Cabinet and even resign If it would get the legislation passed. Failure to do so would plunge the entire euro zone to crisis.
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