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Added on the 09/05/2016 03:06:02 - Copyright : Reuters EN
Athens, Feb 18 (EFE).- Thousands of Greeks took to the streets on Tuesday in a 24-hour strike against pension reforms.(Camera: ANA MORA. Editor: VICTORIA MORENO)
Greek workers and pensioners scuffle with police during a march organized by the Communist-affiliated group PAME, to protest proposed changes in the pension plan. Rough Cut - subtitled
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