Mother of All Strikes: Greece grinds to halt for 48 hours

Greece is closed for 48 hours - flights are grounded, schools, shops and factories all quiet - as the country endures what's being called the 'mother of all strikes'. It's arguably the biggest protest since the financial turmoil that's crippling the country began - but more cuts could be coming.

• 2011-10-19T19:10:59+00:00
• Duration: 02:26

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