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G20 protesters vented their frustration on the Royal Bank of Scotland opposite the Bank of England by smashing windows and computers. Mounted police then moved in to force protesters back.

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G20 - Royal Bank of Scotland targeted by protests.

G20 protesters vented their frustration on the Royal Bank of Scotland opposite the Bank of England, London, by smashing windows and computers....

by Rod Harbinson in United Kingdom on 01/04/2009

G20 Protest

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G20 Protest

G20 is a group of finance ministers and central bank governors from 20 economies. During their meeting in London in 2009, hundreds of protesters took...

by Colin Summers in United Kingdom on 31/03/2009

G20 Demonstrations. London

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G20 Day Of Unrest

G20 Demonstrations. London

by Colin Summers in United Kingdom on 31/03/2009

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