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Clashes Erupt in Geneva Ahead of G7 Summit

Thousands of protesters clashed with police in Geneva, Switzerland, ahead of the G7 summit in nearby France. Demonstrators set a Tesla on fire, smashed windows at a UN office, and were met with tear gas by police.

14 Jun, 19:46 — 15 Jun, 04:21
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BBCHigh22d ago

Protesters clash with police ahead of G7 summit in Geneva

Swiss police deployed a water cannon and fired tear gas to disperse anti-G7 protesters after clashes.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual22d ago

Tear gas, burning Tesla and smashed windows: 20,000 protest G7 summit in Geneva ahead of Trump's arrival

Geneva witnessed clashes as thousands protested the G7 summit, with police using tear gas against stone-throwing demonstrators. While most of the 20,000 marchers remained peaceful, a "Black Bloc" of militants caused damage, including setting a car ablaze and smashing bank windows. Organizers had prepared extensively, but violence erupted, leading to arrests and heightened security for the upcoming summit in France.

By TOI World Desk

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DawnMostly Factual22d ago

Clashes erupt in Geneva ahead of G7 summit

GENEVA: Clashes erupted between protesters and police in Geneva on Sunday, including near the United Nations headquarters, a day before the G7 summit begins in nearby Evian, France. The demonstration initially started peacefully in the afternoon, with thousands of people marching through the city carrying banners reading “No to the G7 and all imperialist alliances!” and “Abort the G7”. Protesters voiced support for Palestinians, climate action, feminism and anti-capitalist causes. However, te...

By none@none.com (AFP)

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual22d ago

Protesters in Geneva clash with police ahead of the G7 summit in nearby France

GENEVA (AP) — Riot police fired tear gas and water cannons in clashes with stone-throwing youths during a protest on Sunday in Geneva against the G7 group of wealthy nations, a day before its leaders including US President Donald Trump hold a summit in nearby France. A violent standoff extended into the evening after a series of incidents — including a car set ablaze and a bank's windows smashed — along the route of an afternoon march that drew an estimated 20,000 people, including some 600 so-c

By The Korea Herald

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rfi-englishMostly Factual22d ago

Clashes as thousands protest in Geneva ahead of G7 summit in France

Protesters in Geneva threw stones and firecrackers at the police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons during a demonstration Sunday against the G7 summit in nearby Evian.

By RFI

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express-tribuneMostly Factual22d ago

G7 protesters clash with police in Geneva

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