Greece begins 48-hour general strike

More than 5,000 police officers to guard central Athens as striking workers plan to march on parliament Greece is facing major disruption on Tuesday as unions begin a 48-hour general strike ahead of a parliamentary vote on harsh austerity measures demanded in return for international rescue loans. Protest rallies in Athens are due to converge on parliament as industrial action called in a ...

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