Anti-aircraft guns and 150,000 protesters await world's leaders
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It is expected that up to 150,000 protesters will target the Group of Eight summit taking place in Genoa, Italy. Extremely high levels of security have been arranged.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Protester is shot dead in the battle of Genoa
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There have been violent clashes between police and demonstrators in Genoa, Italy, where the G8 summit has been taking place. One young demonstrator, believed to be Spanish, was shot dead by police.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Protesters preach peace, love and petrol bombs
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The demonstrations surrounding the G8 summit in Genoa, Italy, are discussed. A large part of the city was sealed off, but this did not prevent at least 46 protesters and 31 police officers being injured and one person being shot dead.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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