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Greek youths firebomb French institute

Source: Canada.com
Athens : Greece | 11 months ago  
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We had already, after the incidents last week, warned (French) travellers to Greece to take care in city centres," said French Ambassador Christophe Farnaud, who added it was too early to say why the institute had been targetted. "We're now going to consider what steps are appropriate."
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