Police, Striking Peruvian Miners Clash; 40 Arrested
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LIMA, Peru — Police arrested 40 striking miners on Wednesday after firing tear gas and birdshot to disperse rock-throwing demonstrators protesting the government’s newly unveiled austerity measures, a police spokesman said.
Union leaders say 98% of the country’s 60,000 miners have been on strike since Oct. 17 to press for better wages and conditions.
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