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Molly we started in athens, where after an allnight debate, the Greek Parliament has approved the countrys Third International bailout. Alexis tsipras got support from proeuro opposition parties. The third of mps voted no or abstain. Abstained. The latest bailout will involve tax hikes and spending cuts in return for 85 billion euros. France 24s alexander has the story. It is a night that divided the ruling syriza party. Prime minister Alexis Tsipras said it was necessary. I do not regret my decision to compromise on a bailout deal when the alternative would have been a heroic suicide for most of the greek people. Vote had toto rely on those from the new democracy party. The finance minister was accused of making provocative comments ahead of the vote. [shouting in greek] senior series officials criticized tsipras ....