Portuguese premier urged to quit after poll losses

Prime Minister Francisco Pinto Balsemao was under growing pressure Monday to resign after Portugal's ruling Democratic Alliance suffered a major setback in key local elections.

The leaders of the Socialist and Communist opposition demanded that Mr. Balsemao step down after his Social Democratic Party emerged as the biggest loser in Sunday's local elections.

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