Mass German anti-nuclear rally against waste shipment
Tens of thousands of protesters took part in one of the largest anti-nuclear rallies in years on Saturday as the first shipment of waste in two years was slowed by activists on its way from France back to Germany.
The transport has become a tense political issue this year due to anger over Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision to extend the lifespan of Germany's 17 nuclear power plants in the face of overwhelming public opposition.Organisers estimated 50,000 took part in the rally, but police said there were more than 10,000. (Reuters)
