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On 1956 anniversary, unrest rattles Hungary [audio 3min]

Hungarians on Monday commemorated the beginning of the 1956 uprising that was crushed by Soviet tanks. But there were also contemporary anti-government protests. The protests have continued on and off since September, after it was discovered that the prime minister lied about the economy to win an election. Report by Emily Harris.
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