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Thousands Protest Student Fee Hikes in Britain

HeadlineDec 10, 2010

In Britain, tens of thousands of students flooded the streets of London and other cities Thursday as lawmakers approved a new round of education cuts and tuition hikes. The measures were part of a sweeping austerity package unveiled in October. A group of protesters confronted a vehicle carrying Britain’s Prince Charles and his wife Camilla Parker Bowles, reportedly smashing a window. The royal couple were unhurt.

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