A protester dressed as a banker poses while marching through the streets of Paris during a demonstration against austerity plans, April 12, 2014. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
PARIS/ROME (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people took part in protests in central Paris and Rome on Saturday organized by hard-left parties against government economic reform plans and austerity measures.
The protest in Rome turned violent when a large splinter group - many wearing masks and helmets - threw rocks, eggs, firecrackers and oranges at riot police in front of the industry ministry.
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