Street clashes as Greek PM continues support for austerity plan

Al Jazeera English 2012-07-26

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Police in Greece have fought with stone-throwing protesters during demonstrations against the country's austerity measures on Saturday.

Officers also used tear gas to stop angry crowds who gathered as Prime Minister George Papandreou addressed the nation on the economic crisis.

Al Jazeera's Simon McGregor-Wood reports.

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