Worldwide protests mark Iraq war

Protests have been taking place across the world marking two years since the start of the war in Iraq.

Thousands turned out in Japan and Australia to complain about their countries’ involvement in Iraq.

People have been gathering in London for a rally expected to attract tens of thousands, with events also taking place across Europe and in the US.

US President George Bush said the war took place “to disarm a brutal regime, free its people, and defend the world”.