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Thousands Surround Spanish Parliament in Austerity Protest

HeadlineSep 26, 2012

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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