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Anti-APEC Protests Take Place In Manila

A huge crowd of protesters have taken to the streets of the Manila, the Philippine capital, where leaders are attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) … Continue reading Anti-APEC Protests Take Place In Manila


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A huge crowd of protesters have taken to the streets of the Manila, the Philippine capital, where leaders are attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) regional trade summit.

Hundreds of people from indigenous, student and labour groups clashed with Police, who deployed water cannon.

The anti-globalisation protesters are calling for APEC to be dismantled, accusing the trade bloc of taking advantage of poorer countries.

The summit has been overshadowed by territorial disputes over China’s activities in the South China Sea.

Leaders have also called for greater global anti-terror cooperation, following the Paris attacks.