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marmar

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Wed Oct-19-11 12:32 PM
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Athens Calling

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from the BBC:

Greek riot police have fired tear gas and fought running battles with protesters, amid a 48-hour general strike that has paralysed the country.

Some protesters hurled petrol bombs and stones at the police, as a march by tens of thousands of people in central Athens turned violent.

Many Greeks are furious at austerity plans being discussed in parliament.

EU leaders and global finance chiefs have flown to Germany to discuss the eurozone crisis. ...........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15362678

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