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October 17, 2019

Protests Continue in Catalonia After Sentencing of Separatist Leaders
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In Spain, massive street protests are continuing in the Catalonia region
after nine Spanish separatist leaders were sentenced to prison on Monday
for their role in Catalonia's bid for independence in 2017. On Wednesday
night, protesters set up barricades and faced off against police for
hours during the region's third straight night of protests.


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