Anti-Berlusconi protest in Rome

Updated: 08:16, Sunday, 26 October 2008

Hundreds of thousands of Italians have marched through Rome to protest against the government of prime minister Silvio Berlusconi.

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Rome - Anti-Berlusconi protest

The leader of the centre-left opposition, Walter Veltroni, told the crowd that Mr Berlusconi was incapable of handling Italy's social and financial crises.

Mr Veltroni also said Italy was becoming more racist and more fascist under Mr Berlusconi.

The demonstration was the biggest anti-government rally since Mr Berlusconi was returned to power in April.

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