ATHENS - Greeks started casting ballots early Sunday in the closely watched bailout referendum, with opinion polls showing people evenly split on whether to accept creditors' proposals for more austerity in exchange for rescue loans, or defiantly reject the deal.
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A night before the referendum day, people walk near the fountain at Sindagma Square in front of the Greek Parliament in central Athens on July 4, 2015. Nearly 10 million Greek voters will take to the ballot booths on July 5 to vote 'Yes' or 'No' in a referendum asking if they accept more austerity measures in return for bailout funds. AFP PHOTO / ANDREAS SOLARO
