Protesters Clash With Police in Geneva Ahead of G7 Summit

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Clashes with police broke out as around 20,000 protesters marched in Geneva Sunday against the G7 summit, taking place this year just across the border in France. The summit will see leaders from the US, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, and Japan discuss a range of issues, including ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine. Police used tear gas and water cannon against rioters throwing stones and firecrackers. There were also reports of arson and damage to buildings.

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00:00Around 20,000 protesters turned out in Geneva Sunday to oppose the CRSG7 summit, taking place just across the border

00:07in France.

00:08The summit brings together the leaders of France, the UK, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States.

00:15They will discuss issues including the ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.

00:20Most of the protesters were peaceful, but some threw stones and firecrackers at police who responded with tear gas and

00:26water cannons.

00:27Both Switzerland and France have deployed thousands of police and troops to keep the peace during the three-day meeting.

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