In Italy, 45 police officers, prison guards and medical staff went on trial Wednesday for their role in beating and abusing protesters during the 2001 G8 summit in Genoa. State prosecutors have admitted that at least 150 activists were kicked, punched, assaulted and dragged by their hair while in police detention. Some were forced to put their heads in toilets and bark like dogs. On Friday another 28 police officers go on trial for taking part in a violent raid inside a Genoa school during the summit.