Greeks clash with police at fair

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Thousands of protesters hurled petrol bombs and also clashed with police outside a trade fair.

12 September,2011 06:28 am

Greek protesters clashed with police outside a trade fair as Prime Minister George Papandreou renews the countrys commitment to austerity measures. The protesters hurl stones at police who respond with tear gas outside a trade fair.Angry over an austerity program, labour unions, civil servants, students and taxi drivers gather outside fairgrounds where Prime Minister George Papandreou is speaking.Police detained 106 people as masked protesters burned trash bins, chairs and other objects.Despite public uproar, the prime minister said Greece is committed to meeting the conditions of its international bailout.