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05-05-10, 10:54 AM #1Greece is Burning
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8661385.stm
At least three people have been killed in the Greek capital as protesters set fire to a bank during a general strike over planned austerity measures.
The bodies were found inside the Marfin Bank in Athens. The Greek prime minister said it was a "murderous act".
The protest became violent, with petrol bombs thrown at police who responded with pepper spray and tear gas.
Protesters are angered by spending cuts and tax rises planned in return for a 110bn euro (£95bn) bail-out for Greece.
Parliament is to vote on the measures by the end of the week...
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