Protests set to grip Geneva ahead of G7 summit

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Thousands of protesters are expected to converge on Geneva on Sunday as global leaders prepare for the G7 summit in nearby Evian, France. Heavy police presence will secure the city as organizers brace for potential unrest, haunted by memories of the 2003 G7 gathering that descended into violence. The demonstrations reflect long-standing tensions over global economic policy and international governance that routinely surface when the world's wealthiest nations convene.