Greece passes austerity bill
China Daily | Updated: 2011-06-30 08:13
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Protesters clash with riot police during a 48-hour general strike in Athens on Wednesday, several hours before the Greek parliament approved an austerity package. Agence France-Presse |
ATHENS, Greece - Greece's lawmakers approved a key austerity bill on Wednesday, paving the way for the country to get its next vital bailout loans that will prevent it from defaulting on its debts next month.
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