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Jordanians in protest over rising taxes

Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah

Protests in Jordan against tax rises and austerity measures - the biggest demonstrations in years - continued for a third consecutive night on Saturday.

Police fired tear gas and blocked roads in the capital Amman to stop protesters getting close to the cabinet office.

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