The New Nation - Internet Edition

Internet Edition. January 12, 2009, Updated: Bangladesh Time 12:00 AM

World-wide protests call for halt to Gaza conflict

AP, Berlin

Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in cities across Europe and in Lebanon Saturday, shouting protests against the Israeli offensive in Gaza.

Protesters burned Israeli flags in Sweden and threw shoes at the U.S. consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland. In central London, three officers were hurt when demonstrators hurled shoes and placards at police outside the Israeli Embassy. One officer was knocked unconscious. Some 180 people were arrested in Paris.

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