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MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 19: Protesters pass Plaza Cibeles square during a march by thousands of demonstrators against the government's new labour reform law on February 19, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. According to reports, the reforms have prompted marches... View Photo »
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MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 19: Protesters dressed as the comic figure Wally hold signs during a march by thousands of demonstrators against the government's new labour reform law on February 19, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. According to reports, the reforms... View Photo »
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People protest against the labour reform of the Spanish government in central Madrid February 19, 2012. View Photo »
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Demonstrators hold scissors and banners during a protest against the labour reform of the Spanish government in central Madrid February 19, 2012. The placard reads: "No to cuts in labour rights". View Photo »
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A demonstrator lies on the floor holding a placard, which reads: "Labour rights", during a protest against the labour reform of the Spanish government in central Madrid February 19, 2012. View Photo »
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A woman shouts slogans during protest against the labour reform of the Spanish government in central Madrid February 19, 2012. View Photo »
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People protest against the labour reform of the Spanish government in central Madrid February 19, 2012. The banner reads: "No to the unfair, inefficient and useless labour reform". View Photo »
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Spain's biggest labour union Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) General Secretary Ignacio Fernandez Toxo (R) and General Workers Union (UGT) leader Candido Mendez attend a protest against the labour reform of the Spanish government in central Madrid February 19,... View Photo »
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People protest against labour reforms imposed by the Spanish government in central Madrid February 19, 2012. View Photo »
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A demonstrator is dressed as the "Grim Reaper" at Sol square during a protest against the government's recently approved labor reforms in Madrid, Spain, Friday Feb. 19, 2012. Marches organized by the country's main trade unions are taking place... View Photo »
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People protest against labour reforms imposed by the Spanish government in central Madrid February 19, 2012. The banner reads "Without bread or peace!". View Photo »
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Demonstrators shout slogans against the government's recently approved labor reforms during a protest in Madrid, Spain, Friday Feb. 19, 2012. Marches organized by the country's main trade unions are taking place throughout Spain. The banner reads in... View Photo »
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Thousands of demonstrators hold banners against the government's recently approved labor reforms during a protest in Madrid, Spain, Friday Feb. 19, 2012. Marches organized by the country's main trade unions are taking place throughout Spain. View Photo »
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A reveler stands on top of a giant metal figure of a bull during the carnival celebrations in Madrid Saturday Feb. 18, 2012. The Carnival, which takes place across Spain just before Lent, is believed to owe its origins to pagan festivals. View Photo »
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A metal figure of a camel is pushed past the Puerta de Alcala monument during the carnival celebrations in Madrid Saturday Feb. 18, 2012. The Carnival, which takes place across Spain just before Lent, is believed to owe its origins to pagan festivals. View Photo »
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Giant figures dance in front of the Puerta de Alcala monument during the carnival celebrations in Madrid Saturday Feb. 18, 2012. The Carnival, which takes place across Spain just before Lent, is believed to owe its origins to pagan festivals. View Photo »
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A carnival band marches during the carnival celebrations in Madrid Saturday Feb. 18, 2012. The Carnival, which takes place across Spain just before Lent, is believed to owe its origins to pagan festivals. View Photo »
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Assistants tape up a devil mask of a participant before the carnival celebrations in Madrid Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. The Carnival, which takes place across Spain just before Lent, is believed to owe its origins to the pagan festivals. View Photo »
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A reveler checks his cell phone before carnival celebrations in Madrid Saturday Feb. 18, 2012. The Carnival, which takes place across Spain just before Lent, is believed to owe its origins to pagan festivals. View Photo »
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Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (2nd L) talks with Madrid Mayor Ana Botella as former Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar (R) drinks water during the People's Party (Partido Popular) national congress in the Andalusian capital of Seville February 18, 2012... View Photo »
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MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 19: Protesters dressed as the comic figure Wally hold signs during a march by thousands of demonstrators against the government's new labour reform law on February 19, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. According to reports, the reforms have prompted marches in 57 cities,...
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A woman shouts slogans during protest against the labour reform of the Spanish government in central Madrid February 19, 2012.
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People protest against the labour reform of the Spanish government in central Madrid February 19, 2012. The banner reads: "No to the unfair, inefficient and useless labour reform".
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Spain's biggest labour union Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) General Secretary Ignacio Fernandez Toxo (R) and General Workers Union (UGT) leader Candido Mendez attend a protest against the labour reform of the Spanish government in central Madrid February 19, 2012.
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A demonstrator is dressed as the "Grim Reaper" at Sol square during a protest against the government's recently approved labor reforms in Madrid, Spain, Friday Feb. 19, 2012. Marches organized by the country's main trade unions are taking place throughout Spain. Sign makes a mockery of...
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A carnival band marches during the carnival celebrations in Madrid Saturday Feb. 18, 2012. The Carnival, which takes place across Spain just before Lent, is believed to owe its origins to pagan festivals.
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Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (2nd L) talks with Madrid Mayor Ana Botella as former Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar (R) drinks water during the People's Party (Partido Popular) national congress in the Andalusian capital of Seville February 18, 2012.
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Justice Minister Alberto Ruiz Gallardon (L) talks with Madrid's Regional President Esperanza Aguirre during the People's Party (Partido Popular) national congress in the Andalusian capital of Seville February 18, 2012.
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Demonstrators shout slogans against the government's recently approved labor reforms during a protest in Madrid, Spain, Friday Feb. 19, 2012. Marches organized by the country's main trade unions are taking place throughout Spain. The banner reads in Spanish " without bread, without peace".
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Atletico de Madrid forward Falcao, of Colombia, greets teammate Eduardo Salvio, of Argentina, at the end of an Europa League soccer match between Lazio and Atletico de Madrid, at Rome's Olympic stadium, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. Atletico de Madrid won 3-1.
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Atletico de Madrid forward Falcao, of Colombia, is challenged by Lazio defender Marius Stankevicius, of Lithuania, right, during an Europa League soccer match between Lazio and Atletico de Madrid, at Rome's Olympic stadium, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012.
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ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 16: Falcao of Club Atletico de Madrid celebrates after scoring the third goal during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between S.S. Lazio and Club Atletico de Madrid at Olimpico Stadium on February 16, 2012 in Rome, Italy.
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ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 16: Diego Simeone the coach of Club Atletico de Madrid looks on during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between S.S. Lazio and Club Atletico de Madrid at Olimpico Stadium on February 16, 2012 in Rome, Italy.
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Atletico de Madrid forward Falcao, of Colombia, right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his second goal during an Europa League soccer match between Lazio and Atletico de Madrid, at Rome's Olympic stadium, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012.
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Atletico de Madrid forward Falcao, of Colombia, right, celebrates with his teammates Adrian Lopez, center, and Koke, after scoring his second goal during an Europa League soccer match between Lazio and Atletico de Madrid, at Rome's Olympic stadium, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012.
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Atletico de Madrid forward Falcao, of Colombia, right, celebrates with his teammates, from left, Koke, Diego, of Brazil, and Adrian Lopez, after scoring his second goal during an Europa League soccer match between Lazio and Atletico de Madrid, at Rome's Olympic stadium, Thursday, Feb. 16,...
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ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 16: Falcao of Club Atletico de Madrid in action during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between S.S. Lazio and Club Atletico de Madrid at Olimpico Stadium on February 16, 2012 in Rome, Italy.
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Atletico de Madrid forward Falcao, of Colombia, second from left, and Lazio defender Abdoulay Konko, of France, second from right, jump for the ball during an Europa League soccer match between Lazio and Atletico de Madrid, at Rome's Olympic stadium, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012.
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ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 16: Diego (L) of Club Atletico de Madrid competes for the ball with Alvaro Gonzalez of SS Lazio during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between S.S. Lazio and Club Atletico de Madrid at Olimpico Stadium on February 16, 2012 in Rome, Italy.
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MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 19: Protesters dressed as the comic figure Wally hold signs during a march by thousands of demonstrators against the government's new labour reform law on February 19, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. According to reports, the reforms have prompted marches in 57 cities,...
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