Watch VideoThousands of protesting farmers in India blocked highways Saturday.
It's the latest demonstration by the farmers — who are pressuring the government to repeal new agricultural laws they complain make it harder for them to earn a profit.
But India Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the new rules are necessary to...
India Farmers Block Highways, Protesting New Agriculture Laws
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