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Monday, September 24, 2012

Prophet film protesters clash with Greek police

Muslim immigrants living in Greece throw objects at riot police during a protest against a film produced in the U.S. that they say insults the Prophet Muhammad, in Athens, Sun. 23, 2012. The protesters tried to march to the U.S. Embassy, but riot police blocked all exits from the square and used tear gas to disperse the protesters. It is the first such protest against the film by Muslims in Greece.(AP Photo/Kostas Tsironis)Greek riot police used tear gas and pepper spray to disperse Muslim protesters who clashed with officers Sunday during a rally against a film produced in the U.S. that denigrates Islam's Prophet Muhammad. No injuries were reported.



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