‘Fortress’ Cannes Braces for G20 Summit

The French Riviera resort of Cannes is shedding its black tie image for riot gear as it braces for a crucial G20 summit. Thousands of extra police have been deployed along the Mediterranean coast with key talks due today ahead of the summit's official start tomorrow.

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