Saturday, March 28, 2009

Thousands Protest Ahead of G20 Summit in London

Environment campaigners are planning more protests at G20
following last weekend's march Photo: REUTERS


From Voice Of America:

Tens of thousands of people have marched through London demanding action on poverty, climate change and jobs, ahead of next week's G20 summit.

Marchers from all walks of life were united in their belief that the current global economic system was simply not working and change was urgently needed.

With many facing an uncertain employment future, trust in the financial institutions and in politicians has evaporated.

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More News On The G20

G20 protests: march passes peacefully -- The Telegraph
G20 protest: Thousands march for 'jobs, justice and climate' -- The Guardian
Thousands of police drafted to deal with G20 violence threats -- Times Online
G20 takes over G7 as main platform for tackling financial crisis -- China View
Tens of thousands march in G20 protests -- AFP

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