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Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Greek schoolboy funeral: Mourners and police clash

Mourners clashed with riot police outside an Athens cemetery today during the funeral of a schoolboy whose shooting by officers triggered rioting across Greece. Officers used teargas to disperse small groups of stone-throwing youths who attacked TV crews, police and shops round the cemetery. No injuries were reported. Some 6,000 people attended the funeral, applauding as the 15-year-old's body ...

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