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April 30, 2012

Tens of Thousands Protest Austerity as Spain Falls into Recession 
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Spain has officially confirmed its economy has fallen into a recession
after shrinking in the first three months of the year. It is the second
time Spain has been deemed to be in recession in three years. The news
comes as tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Spain on
Sunday to protest austerity measures that will see massive cuts to
healthcare and education.

 

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