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Sunday, March 17, 2013

Attempted prison escape ends in Greece

This photo taken by an unnamed prisoner with a cellphone shows hostages, both prison officers and prisoners, being held by Albanian convict Alket Rizaj at Malandrino prison, in central Greece, on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Rizaj is demanding to be allowed to leave the prison, claiming to be heavily armed. Police special forces have deployed outside the prison, while prison officers, Rizaj's lawyer, and a prosecutor try to negotiate with him. (AP Photo)ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Officials say an Albanian inmate who took five people hostage at a Greek prison in an effort to escape has surrendered, ending a 24-hour standoff.



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