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Protester Carlo Giuliani killed during Genoa G8 protests

Italian protester Carlo Giuliani was shot and killed by a Carabinieri officer during violent clashes with police on the opening day of the G8 summit in Genoa.

Protester Carlo Giuliani killed during Genoa G8 protests

Giuliani's death intensified international scrutiny of law enforcement tactics at large protests, galvanized the anti-globalization movement, and dominated coverage of the G8 summit, overshadowing its diplomatic agenda.

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