BREAKING NEWS - Violent Clashes Brake Out At Anti-Austerity Demonstration

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Violent clashes have broken out at the anti-austerity demonstration in central Athens, during a 24-hour general strike. Reports are saying that provocateurs are pelting riot police with Molotov bombs and rocks. On their part the Greek riot police is responding with tear gas to disperse the troublemakers.

According to unconfirmed reports, a 67 year-old an unemployed sailor who participated in PAME's (Greek Communist Party's union) march died, after falling ill during the demonstration. The man was immediately rushed to the Evangelismos Hospital where despite all efforts, doctors were not able to keep him alive.