Protests against copper plant in India turn deadly
Anti-pollution protesters have been demanding the closure of a copper smelter in the town of Tuticorin for months.
23 May 2018
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Anti-pollution protesters have been demanding the closure of a copper smelter in the town of Tuticorin for months.
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