G7 protest turns from carnival to violent stand-off (opens original article in a new tab)

An anti-G7 protest in Geneva began peacefully but escalated into violence, with property damage and clashes between demonstrators and police.

• Anti-G7 protest in Geneva started as a carnival event but turned violent with property damage and clashes with police.
• Over 20,000 demonstrators participated, with around 600 identified as 'Black Bloc' activists involved in violent acts.
• Police used tear gas against protesters, resulting in property damage but no reported injuries.