Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Strike over Greece austerity measures turns violent

The Greek capital was hit by another violent strike as its government edges closer to agreeing to another round of deep economic cuts. ITN's James Mates reports.

By NBC News

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ATHENS -- A German flag was burned?on the streets of the capital city on Tuesday?as Greeks protest austerity measures?meant to?reduce?the country's?massive?debt load.

Many Greeks believe they are being driven into poverty on orders from abroad, but on Tuesday German Chancellor Angela Merkel tried to ease growing tension by promising she would not try to force Greece out of the euro.

Meanwhile, Greek political parties delayed action on the latest round of cuts that are expected to slash wages, pensions and health care.?

ITN reports on the?violent strike in?Athens. See video above.

Source: http://worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/07/10343517-strike-over-greece-austerity-measures-turns-violent

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