Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Three Killed In Greece Protests

Latest About Updates News At least three people have been killed in Athens as protesters set fire to a bank building during a general strike over austerity measures.

The fire brigade said three bodies were found inside the bank in the Greek capital.
Greek police officers fired tear gas at protesters trying to break through a police line in front of the parliament.

The trouble began as thousands gathered in Athens, part of a nationwide anti-austerity strike. The protests are a result of the spending cuts and tax rises the government will have to make to meet EU requirements as part of a 110bn euro rescue package.

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