Police fire tear gas at anti-G7 protesters in Geneva

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Police deployed tear gas in Geneva as anti-G7 protesters clashed with authorities, torched a car, and smashed bank windows during demonstrations against the summit taking place just across the border in France. The confrontation underscores the tension that typically accompanies high-level international economic gatherings, drawing activists opposed to globalization, corporate power, and G7 policies. Switzerland's proximity to the French summit site made Geneva a focal point for the demonstrations, though the protests remained geographically separate from the official event.