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In pictures: Day two of Seattle clashes
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Peaceful demonstrators were welcome in Seattle, said Mr Clinton. Their protest was "in the best American tradition".
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Many were arrested nonetheless after entering an area police had designated a no-protest zone. About 300 had been detained by the end of the day.
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The demonstrators - anarchists, environmentalists, and trade unionists - are protesting for different reasons. Some are concerned about the possible exploitation of workers in Third World "sweat shops".
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National guardsman joined police in barring protestors from downtown areas. Shops damaged during the first day of protest had already been boarded up.
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As on Tuesday, police resorted to firing rubber bullets and tear gas during some clashes with protestors.
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The mayor of Seattle, Paul Schell, made it illegal to wear a gas mask. For those overcome by teargas, the only remedy on hand was a bottle of water
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01 Dec 99 | Americas |
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Hundreds arrested in Seattle |
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