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Authorities urge calm in Athens bus crisis aftermath

The Greek government appealed for calm today, fearing a public backlash against immigrants following the bungled bus hijacking by two Albanian gunmen.

Authorities urge calm in Athens bus crisis aftermath

Thu, 16 Dec, 2004 - 10:06

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The Greek government appealed for calm today, fearing a public backlash against immigrants following the bungled bus hijacking by two Albanian gunmen.

The 18 hour stand-off near Athens ended peacefully after police successfully negotiated the gradual release of 23 hostages.

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