Greece Passes Austerity Bill Amid Protests

(ATHENS) — Greece's Parliament in a narrow vote has approved a bill reforming the debt-ridden country's pension and tax systems.

The bill, introduced as part of the requirements the country must meet under its third international bailout, is set to increase social security and pension contributions, and raise taxes for most people.

The bill was approved by the 153 lawmakers of the ruling Syriza/Independent Greeks government coalition in an early Monday vote.