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- WATCH: Anti-lockdown riots continue in Madrid, as police response grows increasingly violent
Anti-lockdown protests and violence continued over the weekend in Madrid, as clashes between citizens and police grew increasingly violent. Video shared to social media showcases the increasing violence.Sep 28, 2020 12:07World News - ‘Practically all children’ will get infected, Madrid leader admits as schools plan to reopen amid spike in Covid-19 casesAs the number of coronavirus cases rose in Spain and Madrid in particular, the capital’s premier argued that children will likely get infected at home or elsewhere, but that schools will be safe once they reopen.Sep 2, 2020 18:06World News
- Crowds surround US embassy in Madrid as thousands join BLM protest in Spanish capital (PHOTOS/VIDEOS)A massive crowd has gathered in Madrid to show solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement, with some marching on the US embassy. Anti-racist demonstrations have spread across Europe in recent days.Jun 7, 2020 11:48World News
- Bars & restaurants set to reopen in Madrid as Spain sheds more lockdown measuresPatrons will soon be welcomed back to Madrid’s bars and restaurants, marking a positive milestone in Spain’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. The nation had one of the strictest lockdowns in Europe.May 22, 2020 13:10World News
- Morgue on ice: Spain uses Madrid ice rink as makeshift mortuary to cope with world's 3rd-highest Covid-19 death tollSpanish authorities have been forced to use a Madrid ice rink as a makeshift morgue on ice to cope with the soaring death toll from coronavirus in the country, which is currently the 3rd-highest in the world.Mar 24, 2020 16:00Sport News
- We achieved nothing and don't want to continue: Greta Thunberg DISAVOWS school strike for climate change?After more than a year of school strikes, climate marches and high-profile speeches, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg told supporters that her movement hasn’t achieved any actual change and she doesn’t want to continue.Dec 6, 2019 20:46World News
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