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Sunday, March 17, 2013

Tense standoff in Greece over prison hostages

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) — Greek authorities say police are lobbing chemicals inside a central prison, trying to smoke out a convicted murderer who is holding five hostages.



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