Protest rallies grip major cities

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15319924

Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Sydney, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Athens and Berlin

A large crowd gathered near the Colosseum in central Rome, where there were reports of a bank being attacked, and cars were set alight.

Inspired by the Occupy Wall St movement and Spain's "Indignants", demonstrators turned out from Asia to Europe.

Organisers expect rallies in 82 countries, with the action due to come full circle in New York.

In London, protesters plan to converge on the City for an "Occupy the London Stock Exchange" action.