Greek Union Protesters Hit The Streets During 48-Hour General Strike -- CNN
Athens, Greece (CNN) -- Thousands of marchers chanted slogans and unfurled banners in the streets of central Athens Tuesday morning continuing a month of protests against austerity measures.
Police in riot gear set up barricades in front of the Greek Parliament, where lawmakers are set to vote Wednesday on a tough five-year package of tax increases and spending cuts.
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