Greece readies itself for more trouble

Mission Network News: "Greece (AMG/MNN) ― Greek state workers, angry over austerity plans, launched another general strike Thursday in central Athens.

Protests are mounting against government plans to cut jobs and wages to meet conditions for international loans. The Federation of Finance Ministry Unions plans a nine-day strike beginning Oct. 17. The work stoppages will affect government services, transportation, hospitals, schools and tourist sites. "

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