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Last Updated: Sunday December 14 2008 17:12 GMT

Fresh wave of rioting hits Greece

Riots in Greece

There's been more rioting in Greece in protest at the death of 15-year-old Alexandros Grigoropoulos.

The teenager was shot and killed by police in Athens eight days ago, triggering violent protests which have spread across the country.

The latest trouble began as protestors gathered in the capital city to target the station where the policeman charged with Alexandros' murder was based.

Earlier, several peaceful services had been held to remember the teenager.

Alexandros Grigoropoulos (AP Photo/Eurokinissi)
Alexandros Grigoropoulos
At least 70 people have been hurt in the protests over the past eight days.

As the riots have continued, more and more people have been calling for the Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis and his government to quit.

But Mr Karamanlis says he won't be pushed out by the protestors.