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Brussels riots: 110 arrests as union protests turn violent

A day of trade union strikes against social security cuts in Brussels escalated into riots, with hundreds of masked youths joining protesters, throwing stones and setting cars and bikes on fire. Police deny a link between the violence and the union action or education cuts, but the unrest underscores social tensions in Belgium. The situation is contained but the underlying grievances remain unresolved.

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Mosaic Score6.4
Model confidence0.9
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.4
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