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Greeks enter second day of strike

Protesters shout slogans during a demonstration in Athens on February 9, 2012. Sat Feb 11, 2012 1:9PM Share | Email | Print Greece witnesses the second day of general strike in protest to new austerity measures approved by its government to secure international rescue funds and avoid the ‘chaos’ of a default. Unions in Greece

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Spanish protesters clash with police

Anti-austerity protests have continued in Puerta del Sol, Madrid’s central square, since May last year (file photo) Sat Feb 11, 2012 7:28AM Share | Email | Print We evaluate negatively because it’s a labor reform that, as much as we know, cuts the rights of workers, makes firing cheaper, and allows workers

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Clashes in Athens, PM warns of default

Greek protesters shout slogans during a demonstration in Athens on February 9, 2012. Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:33PM Share | Email | Print “Whoever disagrees and does not vote for the new program cannot remain in the government.” – Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos Clashes between riot police and anti-austerity protesters have broken out in

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