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People attend a rally in central Warsaw

06 Mar 2009

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People attend a rally in central Warsaw March 6, 2009. Up to 10,000 workers, mostly from the arms industry, protested on Friday against looming lay-offs after Poland slashed its defence ministry's budget to save money during a steep economic slowdown. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko (POLAND)
REUTERS/VASILY FEDOSENKO

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A smashed egg thrown by a protester lies on a car's roof as people take part in a rally in central Warsaw March 6, 2009. Up to 10,000 workers, mostly from ...

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