According to The Athens News , more than 7,000 Greek farmers took a three-week old protest to the center of Athens yesterday. Premier Costas Simitis said he would quit before giving in to their demands, and the farmers were forced to leave without achieving their goals. Angry over Simitis's economic reform policies, the rebels have blocked major roads and highways with farm machinery, disrupting domestic and international trade for 23 days. To find out if your water is safe take CNA's Close to Home quiz. Tom Greiner suggests a carbon monoxide detector.
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