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General strike grips Greece, grounds flights

General strike grips Greece, grounds flights

Tens of thousands of strikers marched through Athens on Wednesday to protest against austerity plans aimed at wrenching Greece out of a debt crisis that has shaken the euro zone.

 

EU leaders reach deal to rescue Greece

European leaders have reached a deal to provide aid to Greece, EU president Herman Van Rompuy said on Thursday, in an unprecedented move to stave off a broader crisis in the 16-nation bloc that shares the euro.

 

Europe Closing In on Plan to Avert Greek Debt Crisis

European leaders were close to agreement on measures aimed at persuading jittery investors that Greece will not be allowed to default.

 

May Day turns violent in Turkey, Germany, Greece

May Day turns violent in Turkey, Germany, Greece

May Day protesters clashed with riot police in Germany, Turkey and Greece on Friday while thousands angry at the government's responses to the global financial crisis took to the streets in France.

 

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