Argentinians take to streets in protest

Thousands of Argentinians have taken to the streets of Buenos Aires following the deaths of two protestors in clashes with police.

Teachers and state workers also went on strike, in protest against government repression and Argentina's worsening economic crisis.

The protestors - from professional bodies to political extremists - marched on the national Congress Building calling for President Eduardo Duhalde to resign.

Security was tight in the area as riot police surrounded the building. However, the gathering remained peaceful throughout.

Demonstrators are angry about the killings but also about the austerity measures demanded by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that they blame for Argentina's continuing economic misery.