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Greek protesters attack building housing illegal immigrants

Source: Gulf News
Athens : Greece | 6 months ago  
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The group of several dozen people hurled rocks and firecrackers at the eight-story building while those living inside threw back slabs of masonry and bricks. Police fired tear gas and stun grenades to keep the protesters back and a tense standoff followed.
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