French Cops Battle NATO Rioters

Violence follows G20 leaders to Strasbourg for NATO summit

By Mary Papenfuss, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 3, 2009 3:50 AM CDT

(Newser) – French cops clashed violently with rioters in Strasbourg last night as G20 leaders prepared to head there for a NATO summit today. Hundreds were detained by police, who fired tear gas and rubber bullets at rampaging masked protesters, reports the BBC. Shop windows were smashed... Read full story »

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