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The general strike against the Catalan independence trial has been covered by media from around the world, far beyond the borders of Europe. Here is a sample of how it has been reported on:

ABC - US news channel

"Catalan secessionists block highways, train tracks in strike"

ABC

Associated Press - US news agency

"On paper, they're asking for improved social policies including a 35-hour working week and a higher minimum wage, but the participants were carrying pro-independence flags and chanting slogans for the release of the 12 separatist leaders who are on trial in the Supreme Court in Madrid".

Agence France-Presse - French news agency

"Catalan independence supporters have blocked roads and train tracks during a day-long strike against the trial of 12 of their leaders"

The Times of India - Indian newspaper

"Authorities said the disruptions affected main thoroughfares in Barcelona and half a dozen major highways and railway tracks elsewhere."

The Times of India

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung - German newspaper

"In Catalonia, independence supporters have called a general strike to protest against the trial of seperatists in the Supreme Court in Madrid."

Deutsche Welle - German international public broadcaster

"Demonstrators blocked major roads with rallies and burning tires."

Ruptly - Russian video news agency

Montreal Gazette - Quebecois newspaper

"In Barcelona, students in favour of secession held a mid-day march attended by 13,000 people according to the city’s urban police."

Montrealgazette

Mandurah Mail - Australian newspaper

"The 12 Catalan separatist leaders went on trial in Madrid last week over the failed independence bid that triggered Spain's biggest political crisis in decades." 

Mandurah Mail

Naharnet - Lebanese news portal

"Traffic authorities in the northeastern region said they had cut off around 20 roads, including the A7 highway that links Spain to France, the A2 between Madrid and Barcelona and the main entry points to the Mediterranean city."