Thousands march in Paris, Rome against austerity, economic reforms


  • World
  • Sunday, 13 Apr 2014

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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