Thousands March in Germany Calling for End to Coal Power

Thousands of people marched in Berlin and Cologne on Saturday calling for Germany to abandon coal-powered electricity generation, on the eve of a major climate conference in Poland. Organizers in Berlin said 16,000 protesters marched in Berlin -- 5,000 according to police -- in a colorful march featuring placards, banners and costumes. In the western city of Cologne, organizers said 20,000 people turned out to protest -- 10,000 according to police. Hubert Weiger, spokesman for one...

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