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Swiss police use water cannons, tear gas to disperse protesters

Several hundred people gathered following social media calls for protests similar to those witnessed in France and other countries.

Swiss police used rubber bullets, water cannons, and tear gas to suppress protests.

Several hundred people gathered following social media calls for protests similar to those witnessed in France and other countries.

Police also reported damage to shops and public transport stops.

The unrest comes as left-wing and student groups call for a nationwide general strike against austerity measures on November 20.

(Source: Agencies)