Greek government survives no-confidence vote

The Greek government has won a critical vote of confidence as it struggles to win support for extra austerity measures and avoid a default on its debts.



Prime Minister George Papandreou's new cabinet was approved by 155 votes to 143, with two abstentions.



Members of Parliament will now be asked to approve 28 billion Euros of cuts, tax increases, fiscal reforms and privatisation plans.



Eurozone ministers say the legislation must be passed for Greece to receive a 12 billion Euro loan it needs to pay its debts.