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Greece prepares for further cuts

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People in Greece are bracing themselves for more cuts as the government attempts to tackle the country's financial crisis.

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has said he did not ask for a bail-out, but has secured the promise of help should the country default on its debts.

Greece's debts are more than four times higher than eurozone rules allow, and EU leaders say the country must cut its budget deficit by 4% this year.

Malcolm Brabant reports from Athens.

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