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Greek PM Resigns, Calls Early Elections
Tsipras seeks Greeks' approval; 34 people in DRC on genocide trial; Iranian pop concert.
Mr Tsipras believes he needs to seek Greek voters' renewed approval after securing a third bailout with European creditors. In the Democratic Republic of Congo 34 people are to go on trial facing charges of crimes against humanity for a conflict some describe as "forgotten". And a rare insight into how some ordinary Iranians spend their leisure time.
(Picture: Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras addresses a session at the Greek parliament in July, 2015. Credit: Louisa Gouliamaki/AFP/Getty Images)
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