Greece Hit By General Strike Against Austerity

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Greece hit by general strike against austerity

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Protesters shout slogans in front of the Greek parliament during a 24-hours general strike in Athens on September 26, 2012. Greece's two main labour unions hold a 24-hour general strike to protest against 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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Greece's two main labour unions hold a 24-hour general strike to protest against 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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