Greeks Protest During German Leader's Visit

Riot police shields are splattered with paint thrown by protesters during a protest in front of the parliament in Athens, Greece, October 9, 2012.

A protester throws a flare towards riot police during clashes during a protest in Athens, Greece, October 9, 2012.

A garbage bin burns as riot police look on during clashes in front of the parliament in Athens, Greece, October 9, 2012.

A protester reacts after riot police use tear gas during clashes in central Athens, Greece, October 9, 2012.

Greek President Karolos Papoulias, right, attends a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, at the Presidential palace in Athens, Greece, October 9, 2012.