http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/feb/21/valencia-police-students-standoff-spain-protests
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For the 5th day...students and even school children in Valencia clashed with police...in protests over education cuts.
Police say 11 officers have been injured.
There have been 43 arrests...including 8 minors.
Protesters complain of rough treatment by police.
Valencia is controlled by new PM Rajoy's party...who has recently instituted austerity measures.
The province's credit rating was recently lowered to 'junk' status.
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