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Thursday, 20 June, 2002, 14:32 GMT 15:32 UK
In pictures: Spanish general strike
Spanish trade unions have been holding a one-day general strike in protest at proposed changes to unemployment benefit.
The strike comes as European leaders gather for a summit in Seville, the last during Spain's presidency of the EU.
There were angry protests in the centre of the capital, Madrid
Pickets have been trying to close department stores and shopping centres
Some strikers became involved in public arguments
The action meant that Madrid's main bus station was virtually empty
In the second city Barcelona, there were scuffles outside a bank...
...and in Seville, ahead of Friday's European summit, riot police were out in force
But not everyone has been staying away from work
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