VIDEO: Greeks withdraw millions from banks

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 01:47 EDT - BBCNews

Savers in Greece have been withdrawing hundreds of millions of euros from Greek banks, amid fears the country may have to withdraw from the single currency.

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