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Photos: Greeks protest austerity

Updated 7:09 AM EST, Mon November 19, 2012
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Municipal workers clashes with riot police during a demonstration against the presence of a German deputy labour minister Hans-Joachim Fuchtel, in Thessaloniki on November 15, 2012.
Protests in Greece —
Municipal workers clashes with riot police during a demonstration against the presence of a German deputy labour minister Hans-Joachim Fuchtel, in Thessaloniki on November 15, 2012.
Riot police guard the Parliament building during a demonstration against austerity measures as Greek deputies consider a budget vote on November 11, 2012.
Protests in Greece —
Riot police guard the Parliament building during a demonstration against austerity measures as Greek deputies consider a budget vote on November 11, 2012.
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A portrait of German Chancellor Angela Merkel is roped and hung outside the Greek Parliament during a protest against austerity measures in Athens on November 11, 2012.
Protests in Greece —
A portrait of German Chancellor Angela Merkel is roped and hung outside the Greek Parliament during a protest against austerity measures in Athens on November 11, 2012.
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Protesters demonstrate outside the Greek parliament against the new austerity measures in Athens on November 11, 2012.
Protests in Greece escalate —
Protesters demonstrate outside the Greek parliament against the new austerity measures in Athens on November 11, 2012.
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Greek Prime minister Antonis Samaras (R) votes yes for approval of the 2013 budget at the Greek parliament in Athens on November 12, 2012 .
Greece votes on austerity —
Greek Prime minister Antonis Samaras (R) votes yes for approval of the 2013 budget at the Greek parliament in Athens on November 12, 2012 .
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A protester kicks away a tear gas canister during a demonstration in Athens on November 7, 2012.
Strike turns violent in Greece —
A protester kicks away a tear gas canister during a demonstration in Athens on November 7, 2012.
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A man runs away from clashes between protesters and riot police outside the parliament in Athens on November 7, 2012.
Strike turns violent in Greece —
A man runs away from clashes between protesters and riot police outside the parliament in Athens on November 7, 2012.
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Petrol bombs exploded during a demonstration in Athens on November 7, 2012.
Strike turns violent in Greece —
Petrol bombs exploded during a demonstration in Athens on November 7, 2012.
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A dog sleeps in a deserted commercial street in central Athens on November 7, 2012 during a 48-hour general strike.
Strike brings Greece to a standstill —
A dog sleeps in a deserted commercial street in central Athens on November 7, 2012 during a 48-hour general strike.
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Demonstrators stand in front of the Greek Parliament in Athens on November 7, 2012 during a 48-hour general strike.
Strike brings Greece to a standstill —
Demonstrators stand in front of the Greek Parliament in Athens on November 7, 2012 during a 48-hour general strike.
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Wheelchair users protest against a new government austerity bill in Thessaloniki on 7 November, 2012.
Strike brings Greece to a standstill —
Wheelchair users protest against a new government austerity bill in Thessaloniki on 7 November, 2012.
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Thousands of Greeks protested against further austerity measures in Athens on Tuesday, November 6, ahead of a crucial Parliamentary vote on emergency cuts and tax increases.
Strike brings Greece to a standstill —
Thousands of Greeks protested against further austerity measures in Athens on Tuesday, November 6, ahead of a crucial Parliamentary vote on emergency cuts and tax increases.
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Police estimate that about 35,000 people turned out for a peaceful protest in Athens.
Strike brings Greece to a standstill —
Police estimate that about 35,000 people turned out for a peaceful protest in Athens.
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Demonstrators shout slogans against new austerity measures required for the bailout package.
Strike brings Greece to a standstill —
Demonstrators shout slogans against new austerity measures required for the bailout package.
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Riot police stand guard as demonstrators march in front of the Greek parliament in central Athens during the protests on November 6, 2012.
Strike brings Greece to a standstill —
Riot police stand guard as demonstrators march in front of the Greek parliament in central Athens during the protests on November 6, 2012.
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