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Residents were forced to evacuate as a massive wildfire broke out in Carolina Forest, South Carolina, burning 1,600 acres near Myrtle Beach as of Sunday, March 2. Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency as more than 100 fires continued to burn across the state due to unusually dry conditions and gusty winds.

Labor strike in Athens

Labor strike in Athens

ATHENS, Greece - Workers march through the streets in Athens on Dec. 1, 2011, as labor unions carried out a 24-hour strike throughout Greece the same day. It was the first national general strike since the government of Prime Minister Lucas Papademos was launched in November.

Greece picks Papademos as new PM

Greece picks Papademos as new PM

ATHENS, Greece - People watch a TV news program at a cafe in central Athens on Nov. 10, 2011. The president's office said the same day that former Vice President of the European Central Bank Lucas Papademos will head Greece's coalition government.

Labor strike in Athens

Labor strike in Athens

ATHENS, Greece - Workers march through the streets in Athens on Dec. 1, 2011, as labor unions carried out a 24-hour strike throughout Greece the same day. It was the first national general strike since the government of Prime Minister Lucas Papademos was launched in November. (Kyodo)

Greece picks Papademos as new PM

Greece picks Papademos as new PM

ATHENS, Greece - People watch a TV news program at a cafe in central Athens on Nov. 10, 2011. The president's office said the same day that former Vice President of the European Central Bank Lucas Papademos will head Greece's coalition government. (Kyodo)