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Protests in Athens turn violent - in pictures

Protests in Athens: A woman shouts at policemen in front of the Greek parliament
A woman shouts at policemen in front of the Greek parliament Photograph: Yannis Behrakis/Reuters
Protests in Athens: Greek riot police clash with demonstrators during a protest in Athens
Greek riot police clash with demonstrators Photograph: Aris Messinis/AFP/Getty Images
Protests in Athens: A protester falls to the ground during clashes with police
A protester falls to the ground Photograph: Milos Bicanski/Getty Images
Protests in Athens: Protesters clash with riot police during a demonstration in central Athens
Red rag: Protesters and riot police confront one another
Photograph: Simela Pantzartzi/EPA
Protests in Athens: Riot police look on as demonstrators march in front of Greek parliament
Riot police look on as demonstrators march in front of parliament Photograph: Orestis Panagiotou/EPA
Protests in Athens: Greek riot police arrest a demonstrator during a protest in Athens
Police arrest a demonstrator Photograph: Aris Messinis/AFP/Getty Images
Protests in Athens: An injured protester bleeds following clashes with riot police in Athens
An injured protester walks away from the demonstration Photograph: Yannis Behrakis/Reuters
Protests in Athens: Riot police stand outside the Greek parliament
Riot police stand guard outside the Greek parliament Photograph: KeystoneUSA-ZUMA/Rex Features
Protests in Athens: A group of riot policemen run through a cloud of teargas
A group of riot policemen run through a cloud of teargas to avoid an incoming petrol bomb Photograph: Yannis Behrakis/Reuters
Protests in Athens: A police officer runs in riot gear after clashes erupted during a strike
A policeman runs towards a protester Photograph: Milos Bicanski/Getty Images
Protests in Athens: Riot policemen stand on duty in front of a bank during violent clashes
Riot police guard a bank Photograph: Orestis Panagiotou/EPA
Protests in Athens: Riot policemen run through a cloud of teargas to avoid a petrol bomb
A petrol bomb burns on the road at the feet of police Photograph: Yannis Behrakis/Reuters
Protests in Athens: A riot policeman extinguishes a fire on a colleague caused by a petrol bomb
A riot policeman extinguishes a fire on a colleague's leg caused by a petrol bomb Photograph: Yannis Behrakis/Reuters
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