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Menelaos Hadjicostis

Protesters clash with riot police in Athens strike

Elena Becatoros, Menelaos Hadjicostis

Riot police clear the street of protesters after clashes outside the Greek Parliament in Athens, early Wednesday, June 22, 2011. The Greek prime minister survived a crucial confidence vote early Wednesday, keeping alive a government dedicated to averting a debt default that could spark a financial maelstrom around the world. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) (AP)

Greek PM faces huge pressure with austerity vote

Menelaos Hadjicostis

Passengers stranded by the curfew and thus prevented from entering the Egyptian capital sleep at Cairo airport, early Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. (AP Photo/Bertrand Combaldieu) (AP)

Cairo airport a scene of chaos as foreigners flee

Menelaos Hadjicostis, Victoria Hazou

Suspect in Russian spy ring vanishes in Cyprus

Tom Hays, Menelaos Hadjicostis