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Hungarian police fire rubber bullets at protesters

23 Oct 2006 14:31:51 GMT
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BUDAPEST, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Police fired rubber bullets on Monday to try to disperse anti-government protesters marching towards parliament on the 50th anniversary of Hungary's uprising against Soviet rule, a witnesses said.

"They are shooting rubber bullets at the protesters now," a Reuters photographer said.

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Last updated:Mon Oct 23 14:33:33 2006