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In reply to the discussion: Weekend Economists Batten Down the Hatches October 26-28, 2012 [View all]xchrom
(108,903 posts)60. Spain austerity: Thousands join new budget cuts protest
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-20113664
Thousands of people flocked to Spain's parliament building, chanting anti-austerity slogans
Thousands of people have joined fresh protests in the Spanish capital, Madrid, angered by budget cuts and calling on the government to quit.
Demonstrators held a minute's silence with their backs to parliament, then shouted "resign" with fists clenched.
Parliament was guarded by hundreds of police officers.
Thousands of people flocked to Spain's parliament building, chanting anti-austerity slogans
Thousands of people have joined fresh protests in the Spanish capital, Madrid, angered by budget cuts and calling on the government to quit.
Demonstrators held a minute's silence with their backs to parliament, then shouted "resign" with fists clenched.
Parliament was guarded by hundreds of police officers.
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