Greek PM rules out snap polls after foreign minister's resignation


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  • Friday, 19 Oct 2018

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras arrives for the European Union leaders summit in Brussels, Belgium, October 18, 2018. Francois Walschaerts/Pool via REUTERS

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras ruled out an early election on Friday, following the resignation of his foreign minister this week.

Tsipras, who will take over the foreign ministry portfolio, said that his left-led coalition government enjoys the full support of the parliament's majority.

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