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Lawmakers in Greece approved drastic austerity cuts Thursday needed to secure international rescue loans worth 110 billion euro ($140 billion), causing clashes which briefly erupted in the streets outside the countrys Parliament. These clashes came a day after violent protests left three people dead after protesters set a fire on a bank in Athens. Thousands of demonstrators gathered near the Parliament, many of them public sector employees. Protesters threw petrol bombs and stones at police, who responded with pepper spray and tear gas.Its expected that the next rally will be held on May 15; however, there are serious concerns that the riots and clashes can occur any day.
