ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek leftist leader Alexis Tsipras was sworn in as prime minister on Monday, a day after his sweeping election victory, in a brief and sober ceremony at the office of President Karolos Papoulias.
Taking the oath without the traditional religious blessings that normally accompany the swearing in of a new prime minister and without a tie, Tsipras pledged to uphold the constitution after he had assured Papoulias that he had enough support to form a government.
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