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FTSE rallies on Greek expectations (AFP)

Protesters clash with riot police in front of the Greek parliament in Athens on June 29, 2011. Stocks in London closed sharply higher on Wednesday after Greek lawmakers approved the government's latest austerity package, easing the immediate concerns over a debt default.(AFP/Alkis Konstantinidis) AFP - London shares rallied on Wednesday, mirroring gains in most of Asia, on prospects that Greek lawmakers will approve a radical budget action to avert default, while miners gained on rising metals prices.