Protests at Greek policies spread

ATHENS - Greece's socialist government faced mounting protests against its economic policies yesterday with farmers blockading…

ATHENS - Greece's socialist government faced mounting protests against its economic policies yesterday with farmers blockading main north south road and rail links for the fourth day and several other groups planning strikes.

The farmers rejected a request by government officials over the weekend to suspend their blockade.

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