ATHENS: Alexis Tsipras was sworn in as Greece's youngest prime minister in 150 years on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) and was set to lead an anti-austerity coalition after a stunning election win that sent shockwaves through Europe.

Tsipras's decisive victory in Sunday's (Monday in Manila) vote set the country on a collision course with international creditors over plans to renegotiate its massive bailout deal.

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