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September 26, 2012

Thousands Surround Spanish Parliament in Austerity Protest 
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In Spain, thousands of people surrounded the Spanish Parliament in
Madrid on Tuesday as the government prepares to unveil further austerity
measures. After hours of protest, police in riot gear charged against
demonstrators with batons and fired rubber bullets. Thirty-five people
were arrested and at least 60 people were injured.

 

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