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Anti-austerity protesters hurled petrol bombs at police in front of Greece's parliament on July 12 as lawmakers began debating unpopular reforms needed to unlock a new eurozone bailout. Riot police responded with tear gas against dozens of hooded protesters who set ablaze parts of Syntagma square in central Athens.

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Riot police officers run away from fire as anti-austerity protesters throw petrol bombs during clashes in Athens.Emilio Morenatti/The Associated Press

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A protester clashes with riot police in front of the Greek Parliament in Athens.Andreas Solaro/AFP / Getty Images

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Riot policemen try to avoid an exploding petrol bomb during clashes in Athens.Yannis Behrakis/Reuters

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A black clad protester is arrested by riot police following clashes in Athens.Yannis Behrakis/Reuters

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Anti-austerity protesters gather outside the Greek parliament during a rally in Athens.Petros Karadjias/The Associated Press

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A masked youth hurls a petrol bomb to riot police during clashes in Athens.Yannis Behrakis/Reuters

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Riot police stand amongst the flames from exploded petrol bombs thrown by a small group of anti-establishment demonstrators in front of parliament in Athens.Yannis Behrakis/Reuters

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A protester hurls petrol bomb on riot police in central Athens.Louisa Gouliamaki/AFP / Getty Images

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Anti-austerity protesters march in front of the parliament after clashes in Athens.Emilio Morenatti/The Associated Press

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An anti-austerity protester pushes away a tear gas canister thrown by riot police during clashes, in Athens.Petros Giannakouris/The Associated Press

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