Protests erupt across Europe against web piracy treaty


BERLIN/SOFIA: Tens of thousands of protesters took part in rallies across Europe against an international antipiracy agreement they fear will curb their freedom to download movies and music for free and encourage Internet surveillance.

More than 25,000 demonstrators braved freezing temperatures in German cities on Sarurday to march against the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA).

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