Anti-War Protesters Clash With Police at NATO Summit

May 21, 2012 from Al Jazeera English

Anti-war demonstrators have clashed with police outside the NATO summit in Chicago, with reports of injuries in the scuffle. The hours-long standoff began after an otherwise peaceful march led by a group of veterans who spoke passionately about their opposition to the war before tossing away their medals. Al Jazeera's John Hendren reports.

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