Clashes in Spain as thousands join anti-austerity protests

Thousands of government workers and trade union members have joined marches across Spain, to vent their anger over 65 billion euros worth of spending cuts and tax hikes.

The ruling conservative Popular Party used its majority in Parliament to push through the latest austerity measures, which include a rise in sales taxes and a wage cut for civil servants.

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