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Protests against austerity measures have flared up once more in cities across Europe. A 24-hour general strike is underway in Portugal over public sector pay cuts and tax rises, two days before parliament votes on a severe new budget. The strike is set to cause the biggest disruption in the country for over two decades. Meanwhile, unrest is building in the UK over the government's proposals to increase university tuition fees.