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Spain jails Catalan leaders, sparking angry protests at Barcelona airport

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Violent clashes erupt between police and protesters who are blocking access to Barcelona airport after Spain's Supreme Court sentenced nine of their leaders to heavy jail terms over the failed 2017 independence bid. IMAGES

Added on the 15/10/2019 01:54:53 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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