18/10/2012 16:05
Greece is in protest
A general strike is under way in Greece in protest against the next round of spending cuts, required in return for another bailout instalment, the BBC reported.
It is the country's 20th national stoppage since the debt crisis erupted two years ago and comes as EU leaders meet in Brussels.
Taxi drivers, ferry workers, doctors, teachers and air traffic controllers are among those taking part.
A small stand-off is going on between police and demonstrators in Athens.