Greece-Financial Crisis
Riots spread across Athens, buildings in flames
ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Rioting spread across central Athens and buildings
went up in flames amid mass protests, as lawmakers prepared to vote for a
crucial debt deal needed to prevent bankruptcy.
Clashes erupted across the city center after more than 100,000 protesters
marched to parliament to rally against drastic austerity cuts that will force
firing in the civil service and slash the minimum wage.
Thick clouds of smoke and tear gas filled the air around parliament, as
hundreds of rioters staged running battles with riot police and at least five
buildings were in flames late Sunday.
AP-WF-02-12-12 1938GMT
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