Widespread protests by truckers against rising fuel prices have turned violent with the deaths of two hauliers in Spain and Portugal.
They were struck by vehicles while manning pickets. Spain's nationwide truckers' stoppage has caused traffic jams and led to panic buying of fuel and food by consumers. Wholesale markets have run short of vegetables. To secure petrol deliveries to Barcelona police escorted tankers. Vehicle makers,including Volkswagen's subsidiary Seat, say four assembly factories are facing parts deliveries' disruptions. There have also been protests in Indian Kashmir and Hong Kong over fuel price hikes. In Srinigar, Kashmir, 20 people Several die in Kashmir violence ...
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Rugby U: Ireland coach quits ... were hurt as police used batons. Hong Kong truck and bus drivers have demanded that their government lower a fuel tax. In Ireland, fishermen protesting soaring fuel costs have blockaded the entrance to Cork harbour.
(Deutsche Welle)
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