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Greece rescue deal 'essentially there'

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The EU is poised to reach agreement on a multi-billion euro bail-out for Greece after weeks of crisis, senior officials have told the BBC.

The rescue package would provide loans and guarantees for Greece which has been plagued by public anger and strikes in outcry to the country's huge deficit and austerity measures.

Europe editor Gavin Hewitt explains the potential rescue deal.

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