Parliament passes second crucial bailout bill reforms

Greece's government emerged bloodied but alive early on Thursday from a key vote in Parliament, which overwhelmingly approved new creditor-demanded reforms despite a revolt among hard-liners in the main coalition partner.

The reforms to the judiciary and banking systems were the final hurdle that the financially battered country was obliged to clear before it can start talks with its creditors on a third bailout, which will be worth about 85 billion euros ($93 billion).

Without the money, Greece would face financial ruin and forced exit from the eurozone.