REUTERS...with 1:26 raw video
The biggest demonstration in years...with 120,000 clogging the streets...turned violent in front of the parliament in Athens.
Petrol bombs were thrown...and police responded with tear gas and stun grenades.
Greece has been paralyzed by the first day of a 48-hour general strike that closed offices and shops...over more anti-austerity measures that experts predict will pass.
At least 6 protesters and 15 police are reported injured...with at least 15 arrested.
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