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October 3, 2014

Italy: Thousands Protest Austerity as European Central Bank Meets 
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Thousands took to the streets to protest austerity and unemployment as
the leaders of the European Central Bank met in Naples, Italy. Police
fired tear gas and water cannons at demonstrators, while bank leaders
voted to keep interest rates at a record low and announced plans to
begin buying private sector assets later this month.

 

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