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Swiss Rioters Blitz Rightist Rally

Anti-foreigner stance incites violence

By Lucas Laursen, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 8, 2007 10:45 AM CDT

(Newser) – Bern was beset by rioters aiming to thwart a pre-election rally by the rightist Swiss People’s Party, expected to dominate this month's elections with its xenophobic platform. Masked protesters threw bricks and gas bombs and outwitted police by operating in small groups and destroying... Read full story »

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