Greek Financial Crisis Protests Turn Violent
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A fire bomb explodes among riot police during clashes in Athens. Greek workers walked off the job in the first general strike since the country's coalition government was formed in June.
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A protester runs from riot police during a 24-hour strike in Athens. Greece's two main labor unions held a strike to protest a new austerity package, which the country's EU and International Monetary Fund creditors have said is necessary for Athens to receive the next installment from its rescue loans.
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Protesters clash with riot police in Athens.
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Protesters shout slogans in front of the Greek parliament.
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Policemen try to disperse people protesting against arrests of youth in central Athens.
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Finance Ministry, tax office and customs employees march in central Athens outside the finance ministry building.
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Riot policemen on fire after a petrol bomb thrown by protesters ignited during the nationwide strike.
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People with disabilities take part in march against new austerity measures in Athens.
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People with disabilities take part in a march against the government's new austerity measures, including cuts to their allowances.
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Protesters gesture towards the Greek Parliament during the nationwide strike in Athens.
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