Protesters Bring Athens to a Halt

Protests in Greece
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Athens, June 29, 2011
Riot policemen walk amid tear gas as they clash with demonstrators during a 48-hour general strike in Athens on June 29, 2011. Greek lawmakers voted Wednesday for a massive new austerity package demanded by international creditors, amid violent clashes between protesters and police.

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