Former Greek PM Papademos injured in car explosion
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Former Greek PM Papademos was injured after an explosive went off inside his car in Central Athens. The explosive was hidden inside an envelope that was in the car. The former PM and his driver have been rushed to hospital. Doctors said he is fine, but may have damaged his eyesight. Greek authorities said they were looking into the matter.
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