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Protesters threw petrol bombs and police responded with tear
gas
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Greek police have clashed with protesters in the capital
Athens as unions stage a general strike against government
austerity measures.
Police said at least 10 people had been detained and three had
been injur
Roads jammed
With public transport at a standstill, major roads connecting
the centre of Athens were jammed as motorists struggled to
get to and from work.
"I can't sit on the sofa and watch my country go down. I'm
here to shout and struggle," she said.