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Photos: Anti-austerity protesters, police clash in Spain
Updated 1532 GMT (2332 HKT) September 27, 2012
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Protesters take part in a demonstration organized by Spain's 'indignant' protesters on September 26, 2012 in Madrid, a day after a mass protest in which police beat and fired rubber bullets at demonstrators. AFP/Getty Images
Protesters surround police vans near the Spanish Parliament in Madrid on Tuesday, September 25. Spain's unemployment is near 25%, and demonstrators -- fed up with anti-austerity measures -- accuse the government and opposition alike of trying to solve the country's financial woes on the backs of the people. Reuters/Landov
Demostrators shout slogans at the start of a march Tuesday to the lower house of the Spanish Parliament in Madrid. Clashes between police and demonstrators resulted in nearly 30 people being hurt, police said. EPA/Landov
A protester carries a sign as she walks toward the Spanish Parliament to join the demonstration. Reuters/Landov
A restaurant owner, with his customers behind him, shouts in front of his business. Getty Images
Protesters clash with riot police Tuesday in Madrid. At one point, police charged demonstrators with batons to prevent them from approaching Parliament, which was in session. AFP/Getty Images
Protesters shout at police during the demonstration. More than 20 people among a crowd of 6,000 were arrested, police said. AFP/Getty Images
A man hands a flower to riot police during the protest against the government's handling of the economic crisis. AFP/Getty Images
A riot police officer stands behind an injured protester after clashes. Demonstrators said police shot into the crowd with rubber bullets; police wouldn't comment. AFP/Getty Images
Demonstrators raise their hands during the protest against government spending cuts. Getty Images
Police stand guard during the demonstration. AFP/Getty Images
A demonstrator throws a fence toward riot police. Some protesters threw bottles and rocks at officers, who fought back, a state-run broadcaster reported. Getty Images
Riot police stand in front of protesters. AFP/Getty Images
